In a recent development, renowned boxing trainer Brian McIntyre has been released from custody in Manchester, England, and is now free to return home to the United States. This news follows McIntyre’s legal troubles stemming from firearm-related charges.

McIntyre, aged 53, faced a 20-month suspended sentence in Manchester Crown Court as a result of two firearm charges. The charges were related to an incident last month when a loaded gun and ammunition were discovered in his suitcase as he was preparing to return to the U.S. from Manchester.

The situation unfolded while McIntyre was in Manchester to train Chris Eubank Jr. for his rematch against Liam Smith, a bout that Eubank would ultimately win via a 10th-round TKO. It was McIntyre’s first assignment as Eubank’s trainer. Witness the boxing world champions in action with attractive betting odds from Nextbet. 

Unfortunately, McIntyre’s legal troubles began the day after the fight when he was arrested at Manchester Airport. The arrest occurred after an airport security scan revealed the presence of a handgun in his checked luggage. Subsequently, McIntyre faced charges of firearm possession and possession of ammunition for a firearm without the required certificate.

Since September 3rd, McIntyre had been held in custody while the legal proceedings unfolded. It remains uncertain whether he will be permitted to return to England, where Eubank resides and frequently competes.

Brian McIntyre is widely regarded as one of the premier trainers in the world of boxing. He notably guided Terence Crawford, currently ranked as ESPN’s pound-for-pound No. 1 boxer, to a seventh-round TKO victory over Errol Spence Jr. in July, capturing the undisputed welterweight championship.

Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, McIntyre has been instrumental in Crawford’s success and also serves as the trainer for Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis, an undefeated lightweight boxer with a record of 9-0. Davis is slated to compete in an upcoming match this Saturday.

McIntyre’s release from custody brings some clarity to his situation, but the implications for his future career in boxing and his ability to travel between the United States and the United Kingdom remain uncertain. Get the latest updates from the world of boxing only on Nextbet Sports.