Just days after announcing his retirement from boxing, undisputed three-division champion Terence “Bud” Crawford is facing a new legal fight this time outside the ring. A New York–based luxury jeweler has filed a civil lawsuit seeking at least $1.5 million in damages, alleging Crawford failed to honor a promotional agreement tied to a six-figure designer watch.
The Alleged Deal: $35K Down, Promotion for the Rest
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Manhattan Civil Court by Mazza New York, claims Crawford visited the retailer in February 2024 and expressed interest in a $139,000 Patek Philippe Aquanaut.
According to the complaint:
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Crawford offered to pay $35,000 upfront
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The remaining balance would be offset through logo placement on his fight trunks
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Mazza accepted, delivered the watch, and began coordinating branding with Crawford’s representatives
The jeweler alleges that Crawford’s team agreed to display the Mazza logo during his upcoming bouts exposure the company considered enormously valuable given Crawford’s standing as one of boxing’s biggest global stars.