Job Offer / Reference Request

This has never happened to me before- but I was emailed an offer letter to work for a company- but one of the requirements is a reference request. Why would they do that after the fact, and not beforehand? I don't know if I have any quality "professional" ones- I was fired from my last job - my boss was sort of a prick. I don't really want to use him, but might not have a choice. I am in a temporary job now - and I don't want to use my current boss as one for obvious reasons, although she is cool and would give me rave reviews. Do companies really check afterwards, and has anyone had job offer withdrawn because of bad references? I'm a bit concerned- I do want this other job. Any input would be appreciated.
 

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