Despite Terence Crawford and Chris Eubank Jr. Victories, Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre Says Going to Jail Helped Him Win Trainer of the Year Recognition

What separates Brian McIntyre from the rest? He has molded the likes of Terence Crawford and Amir Khan into world champions, but he has had a brief run-in with the authorities that put him in the spotlight. While the American trainer had a splendid 2023, a trip to jail proved to be a killjoy. However, the elite coach recently stated that his detention played a part in his bagging the prestigious Ring Magazine award.

‘BoMac’ guided ‘Bud’ to the top of the pound-for-pound ranking as the latter defeated Errol Spence Jr. He then helped Chris Eubank Jr. exact revenge over Liam Smith in September. However, a day later, as he soaked in success and stood at Manchester Airport in hopes of a loud reception back at home, he was arrested on charges of carrying a gun. It was this incident that made him a household name as he seized headlines.

Brian McIntyre reveals going to jail bagged him, Trainer of the Year award,

The 53-year-old strongly believes his jail incident proved a crucial factor in swaying the votes in his favor. When asked whether guiding Crawford to the undisputed crown at 147 made him a winner, he explained it was his going to jail. He told Fight Hype, “I think ‘cause I went to jail.”

McIntyre added, “I think ‘cause I went to jail my name just — it was Crawford’s win, then Eubank’s win, then I goes to jail. If I wouldn’t have went to jail they would’ve been like ‘oh, that’s BoMac’. I really do think so. That’s just my opinion but we did have a good year.”

BoMac was looking at the standard five-year minimum sentence for possessing a gun in the UK. However, the “exceptional circumstances” surrounding him helped him escape the penalty, and the judge gave him a suspended 20-month term. What proved critical was the testimony by Crawford and a gesture by Amir Khan.

Amir Khan aided in ‘BobMac’s release from jail

Khan disclosed to ESNews that not only did he testify for him, but he also wrote a letter to help out his coach. He said, “I’m glad that the UK judge made it very easy for him. I wrote a letter for him as well. Bomac deserved it.”

Notably, McIntyre edged out Shingo Inoue and Bill Haney for the award, and the team at B&B received the accolades. It remains to be seen when his famed disciple, Crawford, makes his return and whether McIntyre will guide him to another victory.

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