British professional boxer Chris Eubank Jnr's trainer named Brian 'BoMac' Macintyre was recently arrested at Manchester Airport after his bag went through a scanner. Brian 'BoMac' Macintyre's arrest was reported by British media and Chris Eubank Jnr's trainer may now face serious charges as his bag contained incriminating materials. Brian 'BoMac' Macintyre was due to fly to Atlanta from Manchester Airport when he was taken under custody by the authorities. Notably, Brian is Chris Eubank Jnr's trainer who is quite famous British Boxer known for winning multiple championships in two weight classes, including the WBA interim middleweight title twice between 2015 and 2021. Now, the question arises What is Brian 'BoMac' Macintyre's arrest or why Chris Eubank Jnr's trainer was arrested? Below is what we know so far-
Why Chris Eubank Jnr's trainer Brian was arrested?
As per reports, Brian was caught by authorities by Manchester Airport allegedly carrying a loaded gun and ammunition in his suitcase. British media reported that armed cops swooped on Terminal 2 and following that Brian was detained. Notably, Brian is a well-known trainer who has also coached boxer Amir Khan for his fight with Kell Brook last year and is also the trainer of American boxer Terence Crawford.
Greater Manchester Police issued a statement on Brian's arrest and stated, "At around 10:45 am 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 man has been arrested for possession of a firearm and remains in custody for further questioning."
Coming to the boxer Chris Eubank, he recently defeated Liam Smith by TKO in round 10 of their middleweight rematch after knocking him down twice. The 33-year-old boxer dropped Liam Smith in the fourth round, the same round in which the Liverpudlian beat him in their first fight back in January.