Ken Buchanan Falls On Hard Times!!

"TROUBLED boxing legend Ken Buchanan has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital for alcohol addiction. In August, the former world champion, 69, was found slumped on a bench in Keddle Park in Edinburgh clutching a half-empty bottle of wine. It was the third time in a month medics had to attend the former lightweight ring hero. He was rushed to A&E before being admitted to the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Son Raymond, 48, revealed Ken - who won two world titles in the 1970s - is also suffering from memory loss. “It is so sad thinking of him in that state. He achieved so much in his career and is worth so more than that,” Raymond said. “I’m very worried and hope he can recover. “He has obviously had his issues with alcohol, which he has spoken publicly about before. “But he was doing OK and was training young boxers in the gym. Unfortunately it’s now come to this. My heart is with him.” Raymond admits he’s had a troubled relationship with his father in the past. He added: “It’s fair to say we’ve had our ups and downs. “Hopefully we can now fix things so at least something good might come out of what has happened. “I feel sorry that he is in this situation and my door is always open to him. “He’s still my dad and a hero to me.” Ken — who lost most of his money in failed business ventures after retiring in 1982 — lives with his long term partner Carol-Ann Wilkie, 68." Tough to see boxers turn out like this. Hopefully they can help him.