Terence Crawford watched proudly from the sidelines as his son captured a Nebraska high school state wrestling championship.
Freshman Terence Crawford Jr. sealed the Class A final with a dominant 13-1 major decision over Riley Pederson.
The young wrestler completed a perfect run through the tournament with a 3-0 record before the final.
He said his victory came from training harder than his rivals and performing with confidence.
Crawford, who confirmed his retirement from boxing in December, celebrated the moment enthusiastically.
The former world champion has said he stepped away at 38 because he had nothing left to prove.
Wrestling has long been part of the family’s background.
Crawford trained on the mats during his own youth and often speaks about its value in combat sports.
He has argued that a strong wrestler holds a major advantage in real fights.
While no new boxing belts are expected, the latest title ensured fresh silverware for the Crawford household.
