$18,000,000 Man Terence Crawford Bags ‘$1 Deal’ for His Non

Himakshu Vyas|Published August 14, 2023

Apr 20, 2019; New York, NY, USA; Terence Crawford (yellow trunks) prepares for his fight against Amir Khan before the WBO welterweight title fight at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier-USA TODAY Sports

Omaha-based multiple weight class championship-winning boxer Terence Crawford is nothing short of a hero for his hometown. Back in June Crawford defeated Errol Spence Jr. in the Ninth Round via stoppage. While doing so, he became the first fighter to unify titles across multiple divisions. Thus, it was not a surprise to see the $18 million man receive a hero’s welcome upon his return to his hometown, Omaha. During the welcome ceremony, Omaha’s Mayor Jean Stothert announced that Crawford will bag a huge deal for just $1 for his non-profit gym.

‘Bud’ is widely regarded as a generational fighter for his achievements in the sport. The welterweight world champion is famous for venturing into multiple weight divisions and capturing titles in two separate weight classes.

What’s more interesting is, while doing so he has still maintained his undefeated record of 40 wins and 0 losses. Amongst those 40 wins, 31 of them were knockouts. Being such an inspirational figure, he decided to give back to the community by opening a non-profit gym back in his hometown. Mayor Stothert is really appreciative of Crawford’s efforts and is promoting it by offering him a substantial deal.

Omaha’s Mayor Stothert was present to honor Crawford during his welcome ceremony. During the proceeding, Mayor Stothert proposed a land sale to Crawford’s non-profit gym only for $1. According to a report from 6 News WOWT, Mayor Stothert recognized that Crawford’s gym is long overdue for expansion after seeing a steep rise in participants.

Mayor Stothert said, “We know your gym is running out of room, so we would like to help you build on your success. It just so happens that the city of Omaha owns the property north of your academy. So with city council approval—and I think I’ll get that—we’re going to offer to sell you this land for the bargain price of $1.“

Crawford’s B&B’s sports academy is located on 31st Avenue and Sprague Street. Crawford opened the gym back in 2018 and since has seen a steep rise in the number of children. Even executive director Steve Nelson addressed concerns regarding the expansion.

Steve Nelson is the executive director of B&B’s Sports Academy. He also spoke about why there was a need for the expansion of the gym facilities.

Nelson said, “We need more room. We have so many kids that it’s to the point where I have to break them up by age group and experience for certain days because we can’t service 150 kids all in one day in the space we have.“

If the plan goes through B&B’s Sports Academy will have enough space to nurture the children and help them grow into being better human beings overall.

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Himakshu Vyas, is a journalist with a passion for uncovering the truth and crafting captivating narratives. With a decade of die-hard Manchester United support and a love for soccer and MMA, Himakshu brings a unique perspective to the world of sports. His daily indulgence in MMA training keeps him fit and gives him the athlete's point of view. He's a huge fan of UFC's 'The Notorious' Connor McGregor and Jon Jones, admiring their dedication and discipline. When he's not exploring the world of sports, Himakshu loves to travel and cook, putting his own spin on different cuisines. Ready to deliver exceptional content, this dynamic and motivated journalist is always eager to share his insights with readers.