The boxing community mourns the departure of Terence Crawford, who announced his retirement Tuesday at age 38 with an impeccable 42-0 professional record. The revelation came via social media video, bringing closure to a formidable career that redefined dominance across multiple weight divisions.
Crawford’s September triumph over Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas represented the apex of his formidable career. The unanimous decision victory gave him the undisputed super middleweight championship and demonstrated his ability to perform at the highest level against the sport’s biggest names.
Crawford’s retirement announcement focused on the personal victory of leaving on his own terms. He reflected on a career driven by the need to prove doubters wrong repeatedly, while fighting for his family, his Nebraska community, and the ambitious dreams of the boy who started with nothing but gloves and determination.
After turning professional in 2008, Crawford established himself as a formidable talent. His first world championship came in 2014 with a victory over Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight title, launching a period of dominance that saw him conquer five different weight divisions and establish himself among boxing’s pound-for-pound elite.
Crawford’s final statistics are remarkable: 42 victories without defeat, 31 by knockout, 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 extraordinary fact that every single victory came via stoppage or unanimous decision, with not one judge ever scoring in favor of any opponent throughout his entire career.