This bout almost didn't happen.

Originally, Ken Buchanan was supposed to defend his WBA Lightweight Championship
against former Wolrd Featherweight Champion - Sugar Ramos.

They were tentavely set to fight in Los Angeles for late-May 1972.

But, Sugar Ramos was 'upset' {TKO'd in 10} by the African Congolese Lightweight
- Cesar Sinda on April 24, 1972 in Los Angeles, in a tune-up bout.
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Ken Buchanan knew that Roberto was rough and tough, and he was not taking
the Panamanian lightly.

Kenny was involved in an intense 5-Week training camp.