Taylor, the current WBO and Ring magazine light-welterweight world champion, described Buchanan as 'his hero'.
Josh Taylor has led tributes to legendary fighter Ken Buchanan, who has died at the age of 77, hailing him as "Scotland's greatest".
Josh Taylor tweeted: "I’m saddened to hear the news of the passing of my hero & Scotland’s greatest ever champ, whom I take such inspiration from. RIP Ken Buchanan. god bless your soul." Legendary Irish fighter Barry McGuigan, a patron of the charitable trust founded in Ken's honour, said: "So very sorry to hear of the death of the amazing Ken Buchanan RIP.
Former British Light Welterweight Champion Curtis Woodhouse also tweeted: "Ah really sad news about Ken Buchanan. This guy could really really fight. A tough man from a tough era. A great champion. Rest in power."
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