The boxing world says goodbye to dynamic champion Terence Crawford, who announced his retirement Tuesday at age 38 with a spotless 42-0 professional record. The revelation came via an emotional social media video, three months after his September triumph over Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas.
Crawford’s final performance against Álvarez showcased his dynamic fighting style, as he controlled every aspect of the bout to win the undisputed super middleweight championship by unanimous decision. The victory over such high-profile opposition provided the ideal conclusion to a career marked by technical mastery and adaptability.
Crawford’s retirement statement revealed a fighter at peace with his accomplishments. He spoke about leaving on his own terms as a personal victory, and reflected on a career driven by the need to prove skeptics wrong while honoring his family, his Nebraska roots, and his childhood dreams.
After making his professional debut in 2008, Crawford established himself as a dynamic talent. His first world championship came in 2014 with a victory over Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight title, launching a historic run that saw him conquer five different weight divisions with systematic precision.
Crawford’s career concludes with historic statistics: 42 consecutive victories, 31 knockouts, 18 world titles spanning five weight classes, never being knocked down, and currently holding three super middleweight championships (WBA, IBF, WBO). His perfect record includes the distinction that every single victory came via stoppage or unanimous decision, with not one judge ever scoring in favor of any opponent he faced throughout his entire professional career.