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FILE - Terence Crawford fights David Avanesyan during a WBO welterweight title boxing bout on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)

Omaha police ticket boxing champ Crawford for reckless driving, order him out of vehicle at gunpoint

Omaha police ordered champion champion boxer Terence Crawford out of his vehicle at gunpoint during a traffic stop for reckless driving. The stop early Sunday happened hours after the city held a parade to celebrate Crawford’s victory over Canelo Alvarez. A video of the incident circulated on social media. Police chief Todd Schmaderer ordered an internal affairs investigation, supported by Mayor John Ewing. Officers observed a firearm in Crawford’s vehicle. All occupants were found to be legally permitted to carry firearms. Crawford was ticketed for reckless driving. His victory over Alvarez in Las Vegas made him the unified super middleweight champion.

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