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Michael Gannon & Jennifer Hyland

World boxing champ Josh Taylor pays tribute to mentor Ken Buchanan after his death at 77

World boxing champion Josh Taylor has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his mentor and fellow fighter Ken Buchanan, who died yesterday at the age of 77.

The 32-year-old said he was devastated by the death of the legendary fighter, who passed away peacefully in his sleep after a battle with dementia.

An emotional Josh said: “It’s devastating. I knew he wasn’t keeping too well but it was still heartbreaking. Ken is the greatest – an absolute legend. What a legacy he has left.

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