The city of Omaha, Nebraska will honor undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford with a victory parade and celebration on Saturday, August 12. The parade is set to begin in Downtown Omaha at 10 a.m. and conclude at the Gene Leahy Mall at 12 p.m. local time. Along the way, “special guests, city officials, and community leaders” will join the parade and honor “one of boxing’s greatest icons.”
“Let’s celebrate Terence together for his outstanding achievements as a world champion and coach and mentor to the youth at B & B Sports Academy,” Mayor Jean Stothert stated.
“His genuine interest in the young people of Omaha shows his real strength is preparing the next generations for success. The City is proud to create this event that honors him and that everyone can participate in.”
Crawford will be honored with the parade two weeks after making history in the welterweight division. On Saturday, July 29, he knocked down previously unbeaten champion Errol Spence Jr. three times before referee Harvey Dock concluded the fight in the ninth round. With the win, he became the boxer to hold all four major belts in the division. Furthermore, he joins Claressa Shields as the only boxers to become undisputed champions in two different weight classes.
