Terence Crawford has officially announced the end of his boxing career, retiring at age 38 with a flawless 42-0 professional record. The announcement came Tuesday through a social media video, three months after his September victory over Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas.
The Álvarez fight showcased Crawford’s complete mastery of boxing fundamentals, as he dominated every round to win the undisputed super middleweight championship by unanimous decision. The performance demonstrated why Crawford is considered one of the sport’s all-time elite and provided the perfect finale to his legendary career.
Crawford’s retirement statement revealed a fighter satisfied with his accomplishments and ready to move forward. He spoke about leaving on his own terms as a victory in itself, and reflected on a career motivated by the need to prove himself while honoring his family, his Nebraska community, and his childhood dreams.
The southpaw began his professional career in 2008 and captured his first world championship in 2014 with a victory over Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight title. His technical brilliance and adaptability allowed him to successfully move through five weight divisions, demonstrating skills that few fighters in history have possessed.
Crawford retires with historic credentials: 42 victories without defeat, 31 by knockout, 18 world titles across five weight classes, never being knocked down, and currently holding three super middleweight championships (WBA, IBF, WBO). His perfect record includes the remarkable 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 career.