Friday 16 December 2016 08:46, UK
Terence Crawford has been sentenced to 90 days in jail in connection with a disturbance at an Omaha body shop in April
The WBO and WBC super lightweight champion was led away in handcuffs after being found guilty of disorderly conduct and damage to property for his actions at the body shop where his 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was painted.
Douglas County Judge Marcena Hendrix admonished Crawford, telling him he has acted as if he were above the law "and you are not."
His attorney, Matthew Kahler, lodged an appeal and said he hoped Crawford would be released after posting a $10,000 bond.
Crawford, who stopped John Molina Jr in eight rounds to retain his 140lb belts at the weekend, is likely to serve about 50 days under state sentencing guidelines.
"This is his first and only adult conviction of any significance, and for crimes of disorderly conduct and property damage it's an abnormally high sentence," Kahler said.
"It's the most significant sentence I've seen from that judge for those charges."
Extreme Custom Fleet & Auto Spa had billed Crawford $2,500 to paint the Monte Carlo.
Crawford paid about half up front but refused to pay the remainder as he was not happy with the work and the length of time it took to complete.
Owner Michael Nelson refused to release the vehicle until the $1,350 balance was paid, but Crawford took back the car himself and damaged a hydraulic lift in the process.
The incident was captured on a surveillance video and the damage was estimated at more than $3,000.
