From Boxer to Mentor: The Story of BoMac and Terence Crawford

Brian McIntyre was a heavyweight who competed professionally from 1994 to 2007.

From Omaha, Nebraska, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 14 losses, with 2 knockouts, and one of the most memorable moments of his career was going the full four rounds against the legendary Butterbean in November 2004.

After five consecutive losses, McIntyre decided to retire from boxing and found his true calling as a trainer.
While preparing for the fight against Butterbean, “BoMac” trained a skinny teenager who lived on the same street in Omaha: Terence “Bud” Crawford.

Since then, McIntyre has guided Crawford through every step of his professional career, which began in 2008, helping him become a world champion in lightweight, super lightweight and welterweight. On July 29, Crawford became the first male boxer to be an undisputed champion in three different divisions after defeating Saul “Canelo” Álvarez.

Beyond his relationship with Crawford, McIntyre has worked with other boxing greats, namely Eubank Jr., former world champions Amir Khan, Jamel Herring, and Maurice Hooker. He currently trains the promising lightweight Keshawn Davis, who is seen as a future boxing star.

The relationship between McIntyre and Crawford, matured and seasoned by years of trust and joint training, demonstrates how a veteran boxer can transform his experience into guidance and mentorship, leaving an indelible mark on modern boxing history.