Ex-World Champ Boxer Glenn McCrory Denies Schoolgirl Waitress Threats At Joshua Title Bout

Leaving Court: McRory

Former World Cruiserweight Champion Glenn McCrory appeared in court yesterday, accused of threats towards three schoolgirl waitresses at a title fight.

The 57 year-old was attending a dinner at Tottenham Hotspur stadium, which was hosting world WBA; WBO and IBF champion Anthony Joshua’s defeat to Ukrainian challenger Oleksandr Usyk.

County Durham-born McCrory, of Anderson Court, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, nicknamed the ’Northern Warrior’ during his fight days, won the IBF belt in June, 1989.

During his thirty-win career McCrory also held the British and Commonwealth Cruiserweight belts.

He appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court charged with three counts of threatening behaviour towards each schoolgirl waitress at the London Academy of Excellence, Tottenham on September 25, last year.

McCrory pleaded not guilty to each count and was bailed to return for a two-day trial on August 2. 

Prosecutor Jyothi Somavarapu told the court: “The London Academy of Excellence was hosting a dinner event associated with boxing at Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

“Students were invited to work as waitresses and one was on reception, greeting guests as they arrived.

“One made contact with Mr. McCrory at 4.30pm and greeted him and asked what table he was seated at.

“He replied: ‘Whatever table you’re at,’ and grabbed this young lady’s hands and arm while he was speaking to her.

“Various words were being uttered and two other females found themselves in a similar situation and all three mentioned similar things.

“They all spoke to their teacher and there was even an announcement at the event that the waitresses were underage children working at the venue.”