Renowned boxing champion Terence “Bud” Crawford was ordered out of his automobile at gunpoint and given a quotation for reckless driving, police mentioned, simply hours after a victory parade in his honor in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.
According to a press release from Omaha police, the incident occurred within the early hours of Sunday morning and has prompted an inside affairs investigation.
On Saturday, Crawford had attended a celebratory parade in Omaha to mark his victory over Canelo Álvarez earlier this month, which noticed him topped the undisputed world tremendous middleweight champion.
Footage that has been broadly circulated on social media apparently reveals Crawford getting out of a automotive at gunpoint during a traffic cease.
“While speaking with the driver, an officer observed a firearm on the driver’s side floorboard,” mentioned the police press launch. “For security, all 4 occupants had been ordered out of the automobile at gunpoint.
“The driver was later recognized as Mr. Crawford upon verification of his driver’s license and was issued a quotation for reckless driving. One passenger, a member of Mr. Crawford’s safety workforce, was additionally discovered to be carrying a authorized firearm.
“Police have confirmed that all occupants are legally permitted to carry firearms. A police supervisor and lieutenant responded to the scene at Mr. Crawford’s request.”
A spokesperson for Crawford advised NCS Sports that the 38-year-old has no touch upon the incident.
On Sunday, Omaha mayor John Ewing mentioned that he had spoken personally to Crawford concerning the traffic cease.
“I acknowledge the seriousness of what occurred and how trust between law enforcement and our community is important and shows the need to be continuously vigilant about building relationships,” Ewing added.
“Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer has pledged an inside investigation, which I assist and wish to be full and thorough. We will collect all of the info and be clear with the general public about our findings.
“Understand that my heart dropped in learning of this end to an otherwise wonderful day and evening celebrating our city’s world boxing champion … Omaha needs to remember this important day as a good one while we seek answers to how it ended. Meanwhile, we must ensure that every resident, no matter who they are, feels safe and respected in Omaha.”
With his victory over Álvarez in Las Vegas, Crawford unified a weight division for the third time in his profession. He has a 42-0 skilled report with 31 knockouts and is taken into account to be one of many biggest pound-for-pound boxers of all time.