Terence Crawford has confirmed the end of his monumental boxing career, announcing retirement at age 38 with a flawless 42-0 professional record. The news came Tuesday through a social media video posted three months after his commanding September performance against Canelo Álvarez.
The Álvarez victory in Las Vegas represented the apex of Crawford’s monumental career, as he delivered a boxing masterclass to win the undisputed super middleweight championship by unanimous decision. The performance against such elite opposition provided the ideal conclusion to a career of monumental achievements.
In announcing his retirement, Crawford emphasized the personal importance of making the decision himself. He discussed what made his career monumental—proving critics wrong with every performance, supporting his family, representing Nebraska proudly, and achieving the ambitious dreams of his youth.
The southpaw made his professional debut in 2008 and captured his first world title in 2014 by defeating Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight championship. His technical mastery and monumental achievements allowed him to systematically conquer five weight divisions, demonstrating excellence that few fighters have reached.
Crawford retires with extraordinary credentials: 42 victories without defeat, 31 by knockout, 18 world titles in five weight classes, never being knocked down, and holding three super middleweight belts (WBA, IBF, WBO). His perfect record includes the extraordinary achievement that every win came by stoppage or unanimous decision, with no judge ever scoring against him in any fight throughout his entire professional career.
