Terence Crawford has officially ended his boxing career, announcing retirement at 38 with an immaculate 42-0 record intact. The news broke Tuesday through a social media video posted three months after his dominant performance against Canelo Álvarez in September.
The Álvarez fight in Las Vegas showcased everything that made Crawford special—technical mastery, ring intelligence, and the ability to execute a perfect game plan against elite opposition. His unanimous decision victory secured the undisputed super middleweight championship and provided the perfect final act for a legendary career.
In announcing his retirement, Crawford emphasized that he was leaving by choice, having won “a different type of battle”—the ability to walk away on his own terms with health and dignity intact. He reflected on a career motivated by proving doubters wrong while fighting for his family, his Nebraska roots, and the dreams of his younger self.
Crawford turned professional in 2008 and captured his first world title in 2014 by defeating Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight championship. His southpaw style and exceptional boxing IQ allowed him to dominate opponents across multiple weight classes, building a legacy of excellence that places him among the sport’s all-time greats.
His final statistics are remarkable: 42 victories, zero defeats, 31 knockouts, 18 world championships spanning five weight divisions, and never being knocked down during his career. He holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO super middleweight titles after being stripped of the WBC belt over sanctioning fees. Crawford’s perfect record includes the extraordinary achievement of never having a single judge score in favor of any opponent in any of his 42 fights.