“He Was an Innocent Man”: Month After Bomac’s Release, Amir Khan Opens up How He Helped Terence Crawford’s Trainer in Getting Released From Manchester Jail Post ‘Gun Arrest’

In the realm of elite-level boxing coaches, Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre became the center of attention in 2023. Picture this: just hours after playing a pivotal role as the coach for Chris Eubank Jr. in a spectacular 10th-round victory over Liam Smith at the AO Arena in Manchester, McIntyre found himself in a situation he likely never anticipated. Security officials at Manchester Airport made a startling discovery when they detected a gun and ammunition concealed within McIntyre’s suitcase. The 53-year-old coach was apprehended at the departure lounge of Terminal 2, and the situation escalated as armed police took him into custody.

Amir Khan, who believed Bomac to be innocent helped him in any possible way that could. What does he have to say about the situation?

Amir Khan vouches for Bomac’s innocence

Bomac managed to sidestep the typical five-year minimum sentence for unintentionally possessing a gun in the UK. Judge Nicholas Dean recognized “exceptional circumstances” surrounding the case and issued a 20-month suspended jail term. Notably, undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford testified in BoMac’s favor. The coach was then spared from immediate incarceration. However, Crawford was not the only one.

Khan, not only vouched for his innocence, but he also wrote a letter to help out the boxing coach. “What Bomac went through was tough and I always said he was an innocent man and he made a mistake. I’m glad that the UK judge made it very easy for him. I wrote a letter for him as well. Bomac deserved it.” said Khan when asked about the entire fiasco. “I have trained with him and that neighbourhood is so dangerous and people come off the streets do boxing and becoming champions.”

Khan emphasized the reason behind the possession, which was the menacing condition of the locality Bomac stayed in.

Amir Khan to make a comeback?

The ex-world boxing champion recently teased a potential return to the ring, hinting at a bout against the legendary Filipino champion Manny Pacquiao. The speculation arose in Saudi Arabia ahead of the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight. Fans hail Pacquiao, a 44-year-old boxer turned politician as one of the greatest in history. He has secured an unprecedented twelve major world titles across eight weight classes. The prospect of a clash between Khan and the retired but interested Pacquiao in Riyadh has captivated global attention, promising a riveting spectacle if the two were to meet.

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Fans remember Khan as a down-to-earth, humble man. Even in this case, the kind man came forward in support of what he deemed was fair. What do you think of this act of Khan? Let us know in the comments below.

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