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Terence Crawford’s trainer sets record straight on ‘Bud’ comeback after return to training

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Terence Crawford’s long-time trainer, Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, has shot down rumours that the boxing legend is on the cusp of a comeback. Crawford hung up his gloves in December of last year after dethroning undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez to become a five-division title holder. McIntyre trained Crawford for his entire professional career Getty ‘Bud’ had considered sticking around for a four-belt shootout at middleweight. But when a WBA, IBF and WBO 160lbs unification clash between Erislandy Lara and Janibek Alimkhanuly collapsed due to the latter’s failed drug test, Crawford opted to call time on his career. The 38-year-old has repeatedly doubled down on his retirement when quizzed by the media on the possibility of a return to the ring. However, speculation surrounding a comeback grew last week when footage emerged of Crawford returning to training. While the comment section was filled with excited fans, McIntyre insists Crawford is back in the gym solely to help