Terence Crawford Announces Retirement from Boxing
Five-division champion Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing, just three months after becoming the only boxer in the four-belt era to become an undisputed champion in three weight classes. Crawford, 38, made the announcement on social media, stating that he is “walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove.”
Crawford’s decision to retire comes after a storied career, during which he held 18 major world championships across five weight classes: lightweight, junior welterweight, welterweight, junior middleweight, and super middleweight. He retires with a 42-0 record, with 31 wins coming by knockout. In his final fight, Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight championship in September, cementing his place as one of the best fighters of his generation.
A Career Marked by Achievements
Crawford’s career was marked by numerous achievements, including becoming the undisputed champion of the welterweight division when he defeated Errol Spence Jr. by knockout in July 2023, and the undisputed champion of the junior welterweight division when he stopped Julius Indongo in August 2017. He also topped ESPN’s Top 100 fighters of 2025 and retired as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.
Crawford’s journey to the top was not without its challenges. He struggled to land fights with bigger names in boxing and split from Top Rank Promotions following his 2021 stoppage win over Shawn Porter. However, the move paid off, and Crawford signed a deal to face unified welterweight champion Spence to determine an undisputed champion. In a breakout performance, he dominated Spence, cementing his place as one of the best fighters of his generation.
A Legacy Cemented
Crawford’s retirement marks the end of an era in boxing, but his legacy will live on. He will be remembered as one of the greatest fighters of his generation, with a career marked by numerous achievements and a commitment to excellence. As Crawford himself stated, “I spent my whole life chasing something. Not belts, not money, not headlines. But that feeling, the one you get when the world doubts you and you keep showing up and you keep proving everyone wrong.”
Crawford’s decision to retire will undoubtedly be felt throughout the boxing world, but his impact on the sport will be lasting. He has inspired a new generation of fighters and has left a lasting legacy that will continue to be felt for years to come. As he begins his new journey, Crawford can look back on his career with pride, knowing that he has achieved everything he set out to do and more.
