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In a baffling twist straight from a thriller novel, Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 witnessed unexpected drama. Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, renowned for molding boxing champions, was at its epicenter. A day after a triumphant corner with Chris Eubank Jr, McIntyre prepared for a flight to Atlanta. However, Atlanta would wait. The seasoned trainer, linked with stars like Amir Khan and Terence Crawford, found himself ensnared in a plot fit for Hollywood.

The cause? Something alarming lurking in his luggage. Not a forgotten water bottle or a misplaced tool, but something more disconcerting. It isn’t just the media buzzing. The entire boxing world scratched their heads. So, what could possibly lead McIntyre, a stalwart of the boxing realm, into such an unforeseen quagmire?

The trainer of Terence Crawford: A turn of events at Manchester that left everyone baffled

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In a shocking revelation that has left the sports world astir, a notable figure from the boxing community found himself ensnared in a controversy far removed from the ring. The details quickly made their rounds on social media, paint a scenario one might expect in a thriller. Michael Benson’s tweet further laid it all out for the world to see. “Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre has been arrested by armed airport police at Manchester Airport after security found a loaded gun and ammunition in his suitcase on Sunday as he attempted to fly back to the USA after training Chris Eubank Jr for his win over Liam Smith.” 

Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport suddenly transformed into a hotspot of activity. Armed police quickly zeroed in on McIntyre, barring his scheduled journey to Atlanta. The cause? During a routine check, airport security discovered a loaded firearm, with ammunition, concealed within McIntyre’s luggage.

Further details provided by the Greater Manchester Police indicated that the discovery was made around 10:45 am on Sunday, 3 September 2023. After the security staff’s initial identification, GMP officers took control, ensuring the firearm was promptly confiscated.

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Without missing a beat, McIntyre faced the consequences. Authorities arrested him on the spot for firearm possession and held him back for an intensive round of questioning. This startling incident came hot on the heels of his participation in Chris Eubank Jr’s recent victory over Liam Smith in Manchester. Notably, McIntyre’s past associations with boxing giants like Amir Khan and his ongoing role as the main trainer of Terence Crawford add layers of intrigue to this unfolding narrative.

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As the details unfold and the story progresses, the boxing community, fans, and general public alike will keenly await further developments. So, will this incident tarnish the reputation of one of boxing’s notable trainers? Or is there more to the story than meets the eye?

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