Guardian Publishes New Feature on Ken Buchanan Film by Billy Briggs

A significant spotlight has been cast on the forthcoming documentary The Boxer from Somewhere Else: The Ken Buchanan Story, as The Guardian today published an in-depth feature by journalist Billy Briggs. The article, titled “Boxing Legend Ken Buchanan on Film”, delves into the rise, legacy, and enduring influence of one of Britain’s greatest boxers. The Guardian

In the piece, Briggs profiles Ken Buchanan, highlighting his extraordinary career, 69 professional fights, 61 wins, and a reputation that many regard as making him the greatest pound-for-pound British boxer. Notably, only five of those bouts took place in Scotland, reflecting the international nature of his fighting career. The Guardian

Director Jamie Steedman, based in London but originally from Scotland, is also featured. Briggs explores how Steedman’s documentary aims to preserve Buchanan’s legacy for a new generation and contextualises the boxing great’s life—his training, fights, and what he continues to mean to the sport today. Buchanan himself appears in the story recalling past battles in Madison Square Garden, his ongoing connection to training, and his excitement at seeing his life translated to film. The Guardian

The article also confirms a special screening at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh on 27 March. The Guardian

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Why This Coverage Matters

The Guardian’s feature is a major milestone for the Ken Buchanan film. It helps raise public awareness, lends credibility, and galvanises support for a documentary that celebrates one of Scotland’s and Britain’s most storied boxing icons. For fans, for those unfamiliar with Buchanan, and for all interested in sports history, Briggs’s article provides both inspiration and context.

Stay tuned for more updates, trailers, interviews, and release announcements, as The Boxer from Somewhere Else moves toward its big-screen debut.

Read the original article here: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/scotland-blog/2012/feb/28/boxing-legend-ken-buchanan-film#:~:text=Ken%20Buchanan%20was%20arguably%20the,film%2Dmaker%20named%20Jamie%20Steedman.