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Sally Hind & Kris Gourlay

Charity legend takes on Edinburgh boxing great Ken Buchanan's mission to help former pro's

A well-known Scottish charity legend is set to step into the shoes of former Edinburgh champion Ken Buchanan to help struggling veterans of the sport.

Jock McInnes MBE, who has raised millions of pounds over the past two decades, is taking on an ambassador role previously treasured by his good friend Ken, who sadly died earlier this year.

Leith-born Ken Buchanan won two world titles during his prime and is widely regarded as Scotland's finest ever boxing talent. The 77-year-old passed away at a local care home in April following a battle with dementia.

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