Former boxing champ Glenn McCrory cleared of sexual assault charges

Former world champion boxer Glenn McCrory has been found not guilty of sexual assault after allegedly using the term 'pet' and touching a waitress' elbow. The jury deliberated for just 90 minutes before clearing him of all three counts of sexual assault.

What Happened

McCrory, 59, was a guest speaker at the pre-fight dinner for the Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Uysk bout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 26, 2021. He admitted to touching the arms of three waitresses to get their attention but denied any flirtatious intent.

The Jury's Decision

The jury at the Old Bailey viewed CCTV footage showing McCrory talking to one of the alleged victims and touching her elbow. However, McCrory claimed he was asking her for directions and that the touch was due to their height difference. The jury ultimately found him not guilty after a short deliberation.

McCrory's Defense

McCrory's defense argued that using the term 'pet' is common in the north-east of England and not meant to be flirtatious. McCrory also stated that he has poor eyesight, which can cause him to rub his eyes and blink a lot. He denied any sexual intent in his actions.

The Allegations

The waitresses claimed McCrory touched them inappropriately, repeatedly winked at them, and slurred his words. They also accused him of using the term 'pet' in a flirtatious manner. McCrory maintained that his actions were misinterpreted and that people in the north-east are generally friendlier.

McCrory's Reaction

After being cleared of the charges, McCrory expressed his astonishment at the accusations and stated that he had no intention of causing any distress to the waitresses. He described the service as poor and said he had not been aware of any misconduct on his part that night.

McCrory, a former cruiserweight boxer known as the 'Northern Warrior,' denied and was found not guilty of all three charges of sexual assault.