Terence Crawford's Son Wins Nebraska State Wrestling Title

The former boxing champion's 14-year-old son Terence Jr. captures the Class-A 106-pound state championship.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Terence Crawford's 14-year-old son, Terence Jr., has won the Nebraska Class A 106-pound wrestling state title while competing for Omaha North High School. A video of the emotional reaction from the former professional boxer and Nebraska native has gone viral online.

Why it matters

Crawford, a five-division world champion, has deep roots in Nebraska and is now seeing his son follow in his athletic footsteps. The younger Crawford's state title win at just 14 years old is an impressive accomplishment that highlights the family's continued connection to the state.

The details

Terence Jr. dominated the state tournament, going 4-0 with two pins, a technical fall, and a major decision to claim the 106-pound title. He finished his debut high school season with an impressive 36-6 record. The video of his father, Terence Crawford, celebrating on the sidelines has been widely shared on social media.

  • Terence Jr. won the Nebraska Class A 106-pound wrestling state title in February 2026.
  • Earlier in the 2025-26 season, Terence Jr. placed third at the Omaha Metro Conference Tournament in January 2026.

The players

Terence Crawford

A former professional boxer who won 18 major world championships across five weight classes. He is a Nebraska native who has remained in the state to raise his family.

Terence Crawford Jr.

The 14-year-old son of Terence Crawford who won the Nebraska Class A 106-pound wrestling state title while competing for Omaha North High School.

Riley Pedersen

The wrestler from Grand Island who Terence Crawford Jr. defeated 13-1 in the state championship final.

Omaha North High School

The high school that Terence Crawford Jr. attends and where he won the state wrestling title.

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What they’re saying

“It feels great. I just had to be dominant out there. I expect what I train for, so I know if I am training hard, then the results will show for themselves. The feeling of being a state champion is better than I expected, it's so great for me. It feels great for me that my family saw me on top of the world, top of the state.”

— Terence Crawford Jr. (profootballnetwork.com)

What’s next

Terence Crawford Jr. will look to build on his state championship success and continue developing his wrestling skills at Omaha North High School.

The takeaway

Terence Crawford's son's state wrestling title win not only highlights the family's athletic pedigree, but also their deep connection to Nebraska. The emotional reaction from the former boxing champion underscores the pride and joy he feels seeing his son achieve success in their home state.