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Bud Crawford Leads Huskers Onto Field a Week After Undisputed Title Win

Local recognition includes a tunnel entrance with a downtown Omaha parade set for next Saturday.

Overview

  • The Omaha native beat Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision in Las Vegas to claim all major super-middleweight belts and become the first man undisputed in three divisions.
  • On Sept. 20 he led Nebraska onto the field before facing No. 21 Michigan, wearing a red No. 168 jersey and a Huskers cap and trailing quarterback Dylan Raiola.
  • Nebraska football showed pre-fight backing with team shirts and a social profile change spotlighting Crawford after the victory.
  • Coach Matt Rhule and athletic director Troy Dannen attended the Las Vegas bout, which drew a large streaming audience on Netflix.
  • A parade celebrating Crawford’s win is scheduled for next Saturday in downtown Omaha.