How Boxing Champion Terence Crawford Spent His First $1M | My First Million | GQ Sports

In 2015 and 2016, the now undisputed boxing champion Terence Crawford had raked in over $2.5 million dollars from legendary matches against Hank Lundy and Viktor Postol. From his home in Omaha, Nebraska and his non-profit training facility to an $80K remodel of his grandma's house, here's how Terence "Bud" Crawford made, spent and saved his first million dollars.
Director: Graham Corrigan
Director of Photography: Carter Ross
Editor: Gerard Zarra
Guest: Terence Crawford
Producer: Sam Dennis
Senior Producer: Ashley Gabriel
Creative Producer: Kristen DeVore
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd
Talent Booker: Paige Keffer
Camera Operator: Shay Eberle Gunst
Sound Mixer: Gray Thomas-Sowers
Production Assistant: Phil Arliss; Brock Spitaels
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
00:00 Terence Crawford's First Million
00:13 Growing Up
00:34 Amateurs
01:08 First Big Fights
01:38 Spent It
01:45 House
02:25 Cars
03:04 Gym
04:11 Sister's House
04:56 Grandma's House
05:22 Other Sister's House
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[@flizzy4645]

Best $1 mill I’ve seen an athlete spent so far

[@michaeljimerson9021]

facts

[@lyricaldq4797]

@@DW-bz2pihe was already rich tho

[@ramonturner657]

​​@@DW-bz2pihat was such a lie

[@Moey519]

Hands down!

[@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645]

No jewelry is always a huge win

[@94462]

This is the MOST ridiculously humble and down to earth episode I have ever seen, dude got his necessities sorted and then spent the rest on his family and the local community with the gym, in fact he spent more on his family and others than himself, totally selfless and no stupid spending on jewellery or unnecessary expenditure, its incredible.

[@divockorigi3899]

No jewelry, flashy clothes and still around the same people before he made it.

[@michael43567]

It appears this way. But keep in mind we're taking his word for it. We don't know if he bought a sportscar & some jewelery in addition to this.

[@Roberto_Marx]

Bud just likes fishing and fast cars.

[@Roberto_Marx]

@@michael43567it is that way. You don’t know bud. And he just start giving people interviews. He won’t do interviews he is only doing it because they are promoting his ppv fight.

[@oldlaw2]

Tune into his fight Saturday biggest fight in boxing he needs all the support

[@pairedsoles2822]

No chains watches rings etc, just took care of his people🙏🏽

[@michael43567]

He had on a couple chains in the pictures. I think he just didn't mention it

[@pairedsoles2822]

@@michael43567 he was talking about he's first million

[@rambojean4916]

Nothing wrong with chains when it’s your money he worked hard for that so he decides how to spend it

[@michael43567]

@pairedsoles2822 never said there's something wrong with buying chains bro. I simply made an observation

[@sauroncro]

Let's be honest, it is not like he cashed big in his career.

[@isaiahang6739]

In addition to his family, him buying the building he trains in was not just for himself. He offers free boxing and wrestling training for children and youth in Omaha through his B&B Academy.

[@dannyjohnclaude9983]

🤼‍♂️ not bad for being a boxer 🥊

[@Nazim909]

@@dannyjohnclaude9983bud was actually a wrestler growing up but wrestling doesn’t make any money at least not compared to boxing

[@ChroNxYT]

Not only did he buy both his sisters cribs, but they both cost dam near 2x his!! That’s something that not many would do, huge respect Bud🙏🏼💯

[@88kingjack82]

He know a bigger paycheck is coming

[@MannyParadisee]

@@88kingjack82💯💯💯

[@Mythoatissodry]

He gonna make more than that

[@slickrick8046]

@@88kingjack82 He already got the bigger pay check but that was a dumb way to spend the first million.

[@masonfabean5940]

@@slickrick8046taking care of the people you love is a bad way to spend your first mil?????

[@1212LeoSnake]

That's why this fight is so special. 2 humble dudes with a heart of a lion. How can you not love these 2!??

[@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645]

Spence ain't humble.... he a D bag

[@pcaz23]

FACTS!!!

[@venicec3310]

Ong

[@2stroketyson79]

Easy cause Spence is the Truth & I dont like bud its not hard

[@jayd1nero]

They’re the most humble guys in boxing but their fan bases are the most toxic

[@LukieBoxingVideos]

This is so sincere and uncommon for a person to be this selfless with his money. This makes me like Crawford even more.

[@takudzwaful]

Who’s watching after he absolutely schooled Spence?😂

[@aymankahled5960]

😂😂😂

[@AhmedMohammed-io8pe]

😂😂

[@EldePHX]

Fried that fish 🐟 🔱🤣

[@briancore22]

dude just make spence amateur

[@lottostuuud]

Me 😂😂

[@danny2rawcomedy]

Let’s keep it real top rank was holding him back, he’s finally becoming a star

[@SilverLake401]

I wouldn’t say that as he had quality fights with TR. there’s no guarantee any of the PBC fighters would’ve fought him because PBC can’t force any guys to fight Bud unless they giving them $10M 😂

[@MrBlackstallion009]

Top Tank wasn't holding him back. PBC refusing to let their fighters fight him held him back.

[@dove187]

​@MrBlackstallion009 the fact that these casuals are so blind to see that still boggles my mind

[@BTman58]

​@MrBlackstallion009 How was the PBC holding Bud back, and he was signed (and resigned) with Top Rank?🤦🤦

[@shmokey59]

@@SilverLake401 why do you keep spreading lies? PBC has always put on better fights with top names....he couldve went there and been wayy better off after his contract was up the first time...ended up wasting his time at TR another few years. he was held back there for sure.

[@ahmedsalah5364]

Credit to him buying his sisters and grandma house its easy for people when they make their first mill to go crazy on themselves but bud was responsible

[@mylesjones3134]

And the gym also that’s great he’s thinking about others

[@kenkenichi7461]

He shouldn't have bought houses for all those women they would never do that for him. He should have helped them with rent and invested that money in flipping houses. What a waste.

[@johnhendrix28]

@@kenkenichi7461bro he’s still making money and those are his sisters he probably feels it’s his duty to watch out for them, his money and he chose to spread love

[@tirellv4938]

His grandma probably told him dont spend too much on me. Hopefully his sister property will see a capital gain.

[@FernandoGarcia-qw8id]

@@johnhendrix28hell nah its there mans duty not his

[@MoralesAlex805]

This explains his ability to learn so fast . Humble and dedicated to his family and foundation.

[@terrancespencer77]

Warren Buffet is a close friend of Bud so this absolutely makes sense. He surrounded himself around some of the smartest people in the World.

[@johnlove8887]

No, he ain’t. Stop this nonsense 😂😂😂

[@chach5478]

@@johnlove8887buffet goes to his fights

[@oab1598]

​@@johnlove8887Buffet is a friend. Not sure how close but they are friends

[@johnlove8887]

@@oab1598 Mate, they ain't friends. Stop this nonsense.

[@johnlove8887]

@@chach5478 So what? They ain't friends.

[@Studio15B]

In other words he took care of his people, love to see this type of stuff 💪🏾

[@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet]

loook up terrence dancing at block party u can see his neighborhood and why he really is peoples champ

[@AdeAde0224]

facts

[@rickadis4609]

He is so humble and so intelligent, Bud Crawford is a amazing ambassador for the sport of boxing.

[@realocwon3256]

How can you not like bud bro is all about the community his family And boxing doesn’t care for the flashy life , most humble boxer ever 🙏🏾

[@giyuwavy1771]

A champion in and out of the ring. 🏆 Best episode of this mini show so far

[@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet]

loook up terrence dancing at block party u can see his neighborhood and why he really is peoples champ

[@manzilla48]

Smart not to waste it on cars and jewellery straight away. Securing his family’s future with properties and making sure his community was looked after is unreal.

[@Mkvine]

You deserve it. Definitely one of the greatest boxers in our generation. Great job Bud!

[@tapiwamushai4954]

You gotta RESPECT Crawford for this. He's so selfless and loving. His financial literacy is also on another level.

[@TheKOM22]

The Best GQ Athlete My first Million Spent of All Time !!

[@StevenPolanco-yp3yc]

💯

[@mek80010]

I swear

[@jcab4657]

him and gsp

[@RandomAskPh23]

*I love how humble this guy is ,congrats champ!*

[@richierich7361]

This is one real dude. Solid

[@amadoumoustaphadieng8660]

A humble, hardworking and family oriented individual. Congrats Mr Crawford! Senegal, West Africa.

[@RNX09]

This why Bud is my favourite boxer. Not only the best but also the most humble. Wish more success

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

There are other humble boxers aswell... like Bivol or Beterbiev. I wouldn't say Bud is the most humble, but he seems humble

[@SilverLake401]

Bud will be one of the best to ever lace up gloves when it’s all said and done 😤🎣💯

[@ChrisSain1]

I love it. Wishing you continued success champ!!! I'll holla at you and Spence at the weigh-in.

[@goonern4644]

Spent more on homes for his family than his own. Hope they appreciate it. Alot of them don't.

[@KruNBassa]

It was an investment. He said it at the beginning of the video.

[@brem3985]

@@KruNBassaand love.

[@user-cl1kj7ct3j]

Yeah not sure if I would of paid more for my sister's house. But then again could of just had more square footage or in a different area

[@roland4563]

Reason why I’m huge Terrance Crawford fan is because he’s a real blue collar dude!! Look at him still living in Omaha and he’s just looks ordinary. He is humble and I appreciate him for that.

[@jlac2box]

Bud is a family oriented true boxing champ that chose the wise approach to manage money! Love this guy!

[@yyy5569]

Bud is a very rare type of guy you barely see nowadays

[@youngquattro7866]

I really like this guy, wishing him nothing but the best. Genuine person… no arrogance or cockiness, selfless confidence

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Crawford is definitely cocky but that's just when he's in competitive mode. Like when he'd stick his tongue out at his opponent lol, Bud is def a cocky mfer

[@akilwilliams7466]

Him and Jalen Hurts had the best ones so far. Real humble individuals, wish to see more like those.

[@vntgzl]

when Terrence mentioned about naming the boxing ring after the previous gym owners name after his passing and donating it to the previous owners wife.. hit real different. forever humble dude and boxer

[@jameshampton6053]

I love the way he look out for his family..A lot of people make it and don't look back..

[@markdowling287]

And I also noticed that with Terrence first million dollars he didn’t buy any super cars. He didn’t buy any expensive jewelry. I love this guy.

[@brokeproof310]

This is why Bud is the people’s champ! Family over everything 💪🏿 🖤

[@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet]

loook up terrence dancing at block party u can see his neighborhood and why he really is peoples champ

[@JerseyMcgee81]

Such a humble dude, he deserves everything coming to him 🙏🏾❤

[@OgShyam]

Real one 👌🏾🔥 he deserves everything he gets.

[@JinStaffy]

All respect to Crawford after seeing this. Didn't realise how down to earth this person is😊

[@nino-dw9ms]

Had to comment "you're a legend already bro...looked after everyone in the fam and a free gym for the community "🙏🏼💯 Bless the late owners wife she knew you was saviour aswell 🙌

[@thinkvision1607]

He's declipened outside and inside ring. And so simple person. I like this guy. Such simplicity and humbleness. But beast in the ring.

[@anasshahid224]

Terence Crawford is a real humble respectful guy, happy to see him shining in boxing, his match with Spence will be incredible 👏👏👏

[@bisimexico5966]

A champion in Boxing and in life . Wow...my goodness. Bud is an amazing role-model truly.

[@MRNagiii]

Came here after his win over Spence.. he made history. Much love and respect Crawford

[@adonisssss2197]

He deserves to win the fight. Peak Humility and Compassion. He fights for those who deserve to be fought for, never for himself.

[@the_one1001]

I mean show me a better way to spend a million and i’ll show you someone who doesn’t deserve a cent What a wonderful person and son ❤

[@jtthomascitysportcenter6832]

This dude never ceases to amaze me. Bud is truly the People’s champ.

[@corza43]

Giving back to his family that’s say a lot about Bud💪🏾

[@Rick-tk9dl]

Love Bud Been saying he’s the guy for years nice to see him finally getting his due

[@kirbystarwell3701]

Taking care of the family. Awesome guy.

[@spenn2007]

Never thought boxing would make this type of comeback, and it's mainly because of this dude. So many great fighters spanning many backgrounds, i hope they dont mess this up.

[@yzwme586]

Still lives in his 150k house and then bought his sister/grandma all a house more expensive than his current one. He's a rare breed.

[@charlesmarcus7864]

So selfless. He's truly a special individual who had no guidance with money and yet spent it in a way most could say was responsible.

[@Deendparker]

True champ and great human being

[@PlacesYouDream]

The most humble,family oriented P4P king of the ring,Respect!

[@Philbronch]

Hard not to love Bud. Great to see him getting so much love after the Spence win.

[@darrenhutchinson8348]

His humility is amazing! His mindset is why he sits on top…

[@davidpatterson2854]

This guy is honestly amazing. I want him to win every fight.

[@WarrantChen]

Smart inside the ring, smart in finances as well. He sets himself for success, respect.

[@Tesla_ofthe_Skies]

Terrance is a gentleman and what a fight!

[@lildrum78]

What a legend, and such a grounded bloke! Long May you rise and continue to be successful!!

[@EnterTheGooniverse]

This makes me like him even more. Smartest money spent by an athlete I’ve seen in awhile

[@jericksonocampo6239]

Seeing what he did to my favourite fighter and seeing how humble dis dude is makes me respect him even more he made sure he took care or his people first before himself 😤

[@TC8787-yq7og]

Impossible not to like Bud, and he's the real deal.

[@90sskidd]

He spends more for his people than him self. Much respect

[@asala2116]

I like this guy. Very humble. This is what I call a Champion. 😊

[@piratasensei9669]

His skills and talent alone deserves more than a million dollar

[@maxdogy1]

I’ve always been a fan but the more I learn about this dude the more love I have for him…mad respect!!! 💯🥊

[@yearo77]

Word!!

[@nasarahmed9953]

Respect to Bud looking after his family investment in family is priceless

[@UTUBE3JC]

His sisters houses are double the price of his what a legend

[@MJ-lp4zl]

Inflation lol the house he bought for 150 go for 300 now

[@Yomommahouse]

@@MJ-lp4zlreally? I thought it would’ve been more honestly. Like 500k

[@mannykhan1540]

Earned a respect, Crawford is very humble & family oriented with a beast sleeping inside him.

[@BaseDaKIDTheHARDCORECasual]

This is why Terence Crawford is the talent that he is. He understands all about priorities in life.

[@stuperhero203]

This is what I would do as an athlete. Smart very smart. Invest in yourself, your family your future. Way to go champ.

[@hptc4400]

You spent your first mil better than I spent mine... Kudos champ...

[@BoxEmApp]

what did you spend urs on?

[@BoxingNerdSection]

@@BoxEmAppI’m curious too

[@Gottiboy610]

He bought 1 million 🧢 s

[@SilverLake401]

@@Gottiboy610😂😂😂

[@Joe_X_Space]

@@SilverLake401🤣🤣🤣

[@Ateyaaa]

You heart is BIG when YOUR sisters House is MORE than YOURS! Great Brother!

[@rogerrobinson5028]

Now this is real , grounded, smart and humble. I love it.

[@bfcrangers5411]

What a legend and a down to earth guy. Glad you're the champ bud after beating spence 👏💙

[@FitnHealthyOne]

huge fan of this dude….hoping for a huge win tomorrow for him!

[@Diyanibeats]

Wow such a huge heart . He spent more on his family than himself

[@severtone263]

No frills and thrills, just attended to the basics and took care of the ones that matter. What a guy!

[@jloch7895]

Didn’t think i could be any more of a fan then I watch this

[@elcompita09]

All the respect in the world to Bud!! great way to spend his money

[@youngnutsack17]

Dam the fact that bud still lives in his first 150k house is crazy, the dude could afford to live in almost any house he wants but he lives in a average neighborhood. That’s humble.

[@HernandezProAccounting305]

took care of his people and saying lives at the gym, hero.

[@sabirsal]

Hope the millions he made on the Spence fight goes to himself. He deserves it

[@Deevo10x]

40-0 Let’s Go Champion

[@charlesvictoria6800]

His humility makes me like this dude even more.

[@josephmwangi3243]

He spent more on his sisters that himself .....UNBELIEVABLE dude

[@nicklausschubert298]

Bud is gonna stop Errol. You got this Bud!

[@funkytownfortworth5160]

ManDown 🤠🇨🇱🦈

[@paulthemightymercermaher2454]

Bud KO bro all the way

[@itsnotpreston]

@@a9five?

[@fuqwhatyouthink4465]

​@@a9five😂😂😂

[@rubenquezada6088]

RESPECT!...Took care of family and himself 🥊

[@Jefesports]

The people’s champ… how can you not like Bud! 🐐💎

[@avs040288]

I’m a big boxing fan but seen very little on Crawford but this episode tells me everything I need to know. What a G! Love this!

[@rpsnider85]

This dude has been the toast of boxing for years now, this is only coming up now?

[@StevenPolanco-yp3yc]

After he beats spence they going to have to start giving bud his flowers

[@JamesBond-gb1do]

Bud shows that his mama brought him up with love. You go all the way Champ 🫡

[@lg07632]

RESPECT! He knows what's truly precious in life than money, family.

[@user-iz4or2kp7x]

I've never seen Crawford wearing big diamond chains & designer driving foreign cars like these other boxers do.....thats how humble he is

[@ssminowjohnson9687]

Dude is wearing a Gucci shirt. How did you miss that🤦. People are truly blind

[@user-iz4or2kp7x]

@@ssminowjohnson9687 I’m talking about the jewelry & foreign cars

[@lilcourtny08]

​@@ssminowjohnson9687that Gucci shirt is not close to the price of jewelry or a foreign car. Probably a 600 dollar shirt

[@xSawatdee]

Taking care of the people he loves while investing in himself. Goals.

[@alieNussss]

This is why i support this guy. Love his honesty. He is a real normal person.

[@jayfrm404]

Real stand up guy!❤ Undisputed😤☝🏾

[@JD-te6vm]

Boxing purist here, big Bud fan! He’s a true Alpha Traditional Male