Boxing says goodbye to brilliant champion Terence Crawford, who announced his retirement Tuesday at age 38 with a perfect 42-0 professional record intact. The announcement arrived via an emotional social media video, marking the end of a brilliant career that saw him dominate five weight divisions.
Crawford’s September performance against Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas will stand as the defining moment of his brilliant career. The unanimous decision victory secured the undisputed super middleweight championship and showcased his complete mastery of boxing fundamentals, providing the ideal conclusion to his time in the ring.
In his retirement message, Crawford stressed the personal satisfaction of making the decision himself. He spoke movingly about the motivations that sustained him throughout his career—proving critics wrong with every fight, supporting his family, representing Nebraska with honor, and achieving his childhood dreams.
Crawford began his professional career in 2008 and claimed his first world title in 2014 with a victory over Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight championship. His southpaw stance and technical brilliance allowed him to dominate five different weight divisions, demonstrating skills and adaptability that few fighters in history have possessed.
The career numbers are historic: 42 consecutive victories, 31 knockouts, 18 world titles across five weight classes, never knocked down, and holding three super middleweight championships (WBA, IBF, WBO). Crawford’s perfect record includes the distinction that every victory came by stoppage or unanimous decision, with not one judge ever scoring in favor of any opponent he faced throughout his entire professional career.
Brilliant Champion Crawford Hangs Up Gloves at 42-0
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