Recently retired boxer Terence Crawford took the first loss of his career in an unlikely place—traffic court.
An Omaha judge found the legendary fighter guilty of careless driving, stemming from an incident in September.
In the early morning hours of September 28, police stopped a car near 12th and Capitol Avenue in Omaha. Officers reported that the vehicle appeared to be driving recklessly.
Initially, authorities arrested Crawford and charged him with reckless driving. However, that charge did not hold. Prosecutors later reduced it to a simple traffic violation.
Crawford’s attorney pushed back on the case. He argued that the lesser charge reflected an attempt by the police department to justify what he called a bad stop and arrest.
According to the Omaha Police Department, the situation escalated quickly during the stop. An officer reported seeing a firearm inside the car while speaking with the driver. Because of that, officers ordered all four occupants out of the vehicle at gunpoint.
Soon after, officers identified the driver as Terence Crawford. They issued him a citation for reckless driving at the scene. In addition, police noted that a member of Crawford’s security team carried a firearm legally.
Officials later confirmed that everyone in the car had legal permission to carry firearms.
In the end, the court resolved the case with a minor penalty. Crawford, who left the courtroom all smiles, must pay a $75 fine.
Matthew Brown is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, and head writer of Brunch Boxing Media. Matthew also serves as the host of the Brunch Boxing podcast, where he co-hosts with Ezra Hernandez to deliver in-depth interviews, discussions on fights, prospects, and industry developments. He is a member of the TBRB, and is based in New York City.
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