Henry Garcia discusses ongoing feud with Terence Crawford and Brian McIntyre
2 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Trainer and father Henry Garcia addressed a public dispute involving his son, Ryan Garcia, and the team of retired boxer Terence Crawford. In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Henry Garcia labeled Crawford and his coach, Brian McIntyre, as antagonists who have unfairly targeted his son. Henry Garcia specifically criticized McIntyre, referring to him by a nickname and questioning his professional conduct. The trainer challenged Crawford to return to the ring to face specific opponents, such as Jaron Ennis, Ryan Garcia at 147 pounds, or David Benavidez, rather than engaging in verbal altercations. This feud follows public exchanges between the camps, with Henry Garcia asserting that his primary focus remains defending his son from external criticism. There is no indication of a formal resolution or upcoming bout between the parties involved.
- •Henry Garcia accused Terence Crawford and Brian McIntyre of targeting his son.
- •The trainer criticized Brian McIntyre for his association with Crawford.
- •Henry Garcia challenged Terence Crawford to fight active contenders including Jaron Ennis or David Benavidez.
- •The remarks were made during a sit-down interview with Fight Hub TV.
- 12:50 PMBad Left Hook — ‘Why are you hating on my boy?’: Henry Garcia talks beef between Team Crawford and his son
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Why are you hating on my boy?’: Henry Garcia talks beef between Team Crawford and his son
"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: (L-R) Henry Garcia and Ryan Garcia speak during the Zuffa Boxing Media Day at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics Ryan Garcia’s father and trainer Henry Garcia sat down with Fight Hub TV to discuss their ongoing media feud with the retired Terence Crawford and his trainer Brian McIntyre. When asked about what the beef between them and Team Crawford is, Garcia shared some of these thoughts. Henry Garcia on their beef with Terence Crawford and Brian McIntyre “They’re haters, man. And I don’t know why. I used to like Crawford and I never said anything about the coach or anything because I respect all coaches…Even Teo’s dad, I can say hi to him. I can even say hi to Devin Haney’s dad. But once you start attacking my boy, I’m sorry, bro, now you’re going to get the worst of me. “So, he called my son a name, so I’m going to call him a name. His name is Big Mac. He looks like a Big Mac and I don’t respect him because he’s kissing Crawford’s ass, and Crawford hates Ryan, so he hates Ryan. Ryan’s going to defend himself and I’m going to defend my son. “So it’s like, okay, what are we going to do about it? Are you going to come out of retirement? Because as far as I’m concerned he fought more guys out of their prime than anybody else. And you know it, you can look at the record…So fight somebody like Boots, even Ryan at ‘47, or why don’t you fight Benavidez if you’re that bold and you’re the sleeping giant or whatever. “So if you want to talk the smack, Big Mac, fight Benavidez or come down to ‘47, which he won’t ever do…They can hate, I heard [Crawford] was in the training camp with Conor Benn, he went to visit him — that’s fine, they have every right. Of course. But to hate? Why are you hating on my boy?”
"Henry Garcia sounds off on Brian McIntyre for being critical of his son.
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External links- Bad Left HookSep 7, 2026, 12:50 PM‘Why are you hating on my boy?’: Henry Garcia talks beef between Team Crawford and his son
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 18: (L-R) Henry Garcia and Ryan Garcia speak during the Zuffa Boxing Media Day at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for Fanatics) | Getty Images for Fanatics Ryan Garcia’s father and trainer Henry Garcia sat down with Fight Hub TV to discuss their ongoing media feud with the retired Terence Crawford and his trainer Brian McIntyre. When asked about what the beef between them and Team Crawford is, Garcia shared some of these thoughts. Henry Garcia on their beef with Terence Crawford and Brian McIntyre “They’re haters, man. And I don’t know why. I used to like Crawford and I never said anything about the coach or anything because I respect all coaches…Even Teo’s dad, I can say hi to him. I can even say hi to Devin Haney’s dad. But once you start attacking my boy, I’m sorry, bro, now you’re going to get the worst of me. “So, he called my son a name, so I’m going to call him a name. His name is Big Mac. He looks like a Big Mac and I don’t respect him because he’s kissing Crawford’s ass, and Crawford hates Ryan, so he hates Ryan. Ryan’s going to defend himself and I’m going to defend my son. “So it’s like, okay, what are we going to do about it? Are you going to come out of retirement? Because as far as I’m concerned he fought more guys out of their prime than anybody else. And you know it, you can look at the record…So fight somebody like Boots, even Ryan at ‘47, or why don’t you fight Benavidez if you’re that bold and you’re the sleeping giant or whatever. “So if you want to talk the smack, Big Mac, fight Benavidez or come down to ‘47, which he won’t ever do…They can hate, I heard [Crawford] was in the training camp with Conor Benn, he went to visit him — that’s fine, they have every right. Of course. But to hate? Why are you hating on my boy?”
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 12:50 PM‘Why are you hating on my boy?’: Henry Garcia talks beef between Team Crawford and his son
Henry Garcia sounds off on Brian McIntyre for being critical of his son.
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