Ismael Laguna vs Ken Buchanan

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Buchanan ignored the BBoC's order not to fight Laguna WBC stripped Laguna on September 15, 1970. Source AP 9/16/1970. UPI reported the WBC said Laguna had to fight Mando Ramos instead, so they stripped him and matched Ramos and Carrasco. NYSAC recognized this bout as championship one on OCt 5, 1970 Then, Ken Buchanan needed to be recognized from WBC. It is a reason that "British Boxing Board Of Control" had joined only in WBC those days. Buchanan negotiated with Mando Ramos and WBC. WBC accepted "Buchanan vs. Ramos" as a WBC Lightweight Championship. Source Reuter from The Times November 17 1970 issue page 14. However, Ramos canceled two days before the fight (2/10/1971). Source The Times February 11 1971 issue page 10. Ruben Navarro (No.3 WBA and No.4 WBC contender) fought instead of Ramos on February 12 1971.