Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre Reflects on Past Incident
Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre, the seasoned trainer of boxing champion Terence Crawford, recently reflected humorously on a serious incident involving firearms as he arrived in Las Vegas ahead of the highly anticipated bout between Crawford and Canelo Alvarez. McIntyre, who had faced legal troubles earlier this year—spending over five weeks in custody due to a firearm found in his luggage—made a lighthearted comment on social media about his travel experience, joking, “Private is always better than first class. No waiting in line, no pre-check, no TSA!” His quip drew reactions from fans, including a pointed reminder about his past, with one user asking, “I hope you left your guns at home.”
Legal Troubles and Consequences
The incident dates back to early 2023, when McIntyre was arrested at Manchester Airport shortly after a fight featuring Chris Eubank Jr. and Liam Smith. During a routine security check, officials discovered a firearm along with live ammunition in his checked bags, leading to serious legal consequences. McIntyre ended up pleading guilty to firearms offenses, which could have resulted in a lengthy prison sentence had it not been for Crawford’s character witness account during the trial. Crawford’s defense helped McIntyre escape further jail time, resulting in a 20-month suspended sentence instead.
Focus on Training and Future Challenges
Despite his tumultuous experience, McIntyre has since returned to focus on his training career, where he has had remarkable success. He has been instrumental in guiding Crawford, who boasts an impressive unbeaten record of 41-0, across multiple weight classes including super lightweight and welterweight. McIntyre’s coaching prowess was central to Crawford’s victory against Errol Spence Jr., reinforcing his reputation in the boxing world.
Now, as McIntyre prepares for the significant challenge posed by Alvarez at the Allegiant Stadium on September 13, he seems to have found a way to laugh off past troubles even as he stays committed to pushing Crawford toward greatness in the ring.
