Terence Crawford and Chris Eubank Jrs trainer Brian 'BoMac' McIntyre WALKS FREE after pleading gu
Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre is a free man.
The boxing trainer, who coaches Terence Crawford and Chris Eubank Jr, pleaded guilty to his charges of 'possession of a firearm' and 'possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate' at Manchester Crown Court on Monday, but was given just a 20-month suspended sentence.
McIntyre had been in the UK guiding Eubank Jr to his rematch victory over Liam Smith on September 2 in Manchester.
However when he attempted to fly home to Atlanta the following morning, the 53-year-old was arrested by armed police.
A scan of his luggage showed a gun with a magazine inside, prompting security officials to raise the alarm.
McIntyre was taken into custody and subsequently charged with 'possession of a firearm' and 'possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate'.
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A statement from Greater Manchester Police said at the time: "At around 10:45am on Sunday 3 September 2023, officers were called to reports of a possible firearm being found in hold luggage by airport staff at Manchester Airport.
"After initial inspection by security staff, GMP officers attended, and the firearm was seized.
"Subsequently, a 53-year-old man was arrested for possession of a firearm and was taken to custody for further questioning.
"Brian McIntyre (01/07/1970) from the United States of America was charged with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.
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"McIntyre attended Stockport Magistrates court this morning where he was further remanded into custody.
"He is next due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Monday 9 October 2023."
McIntyre spent the past five weeks in jail, prior to his hearing.
On Monday, he did indeed appear and pleaded guilty.
There is a statutory five-year prison sentence for gun possession charges, however this can be waived under due to exceptional mitigating circumstances.
McIntyre had a number of character witnesses testify in his defence, including Crawford who attended in person at Manchester Crown Court.
As a result, the trainer was allowed to walk free, given just a 20-month suspended sentence.
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