The boxing world mourns the departure of sensational 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 victory over Canelo Álvarez.
Crawford’s final fight in Las Vegas against Álvarez was a sensational display of boxing excellence, as he controlled every round to win the undisputed super middleweight championship by unanimous decision. The performance provided the perfect conclusion to a career marked by technical mastery and consistent brilliance.
Crawford’s retirement statement revealed a fighter satisfied with his sensational career. He spoke about leaving by choice as a personal victory, and reflected on a career motivated by the need to prove doubters wrong while honoring his family, his Nebraska roots, and his childhood dreams.
After making his professional debut in 2008, Crawford established himself as a sensational 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.