The boxing world mourns the departure of one of its brightest stars as Terence Crawford announces retirement with a pristine 42-0 record. The 38-year-old champion revealed his decision on Tuesday through an emotional social media video, three months after his career-defining victory over Canelo Álvarez.
September’s showdown in Las Vegas saw Crawford deliver a boxing masterclass against Álvarez, winning by unanimous decision to capture the undisputed super middleweight crown. The performance showcased everything that made Crawford special throughout his career: precision, power, adaptability, and an unbreakable will to win.
In his farewell message, Crawford described his career as a journey fueled by the need to prove doubters wrong and honor those who believed in him. He emphasized that his decision to retire wasn’t about being finished with fighting, but about winning the ultimate battle—leaving the sport with his health, dignity, and perfect record intact.
The southpaw sensation began his professional journey in 2008 and captured his maiden world title six years later by defeating Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight belt. From that moment forward, Crawford embarked on a historic run through multiple weight classes, collecting championships and establishing himself as one of the sport’s premier practitioners.
Crawford’s career statistics are staggering: 42 victories without defeat, 31 by knockout, 18 world titles across five weight divisions, and never knocked down. He currently holds three of the four major super middleweight belts, having been stripped of the WBC title over a fee dispute. Most remarkably, every single fight ended with judges unanimously in his favor or his opponent unable to continue—a perfect record that few fighters in history can match.
Crawford Walks Away Undefeated After Conquering Canelo and Five Divisions
