World Champion Crawford Retires Undefeated After Álvarez Win

Terence Crawford has brought his boxing career to a close, announcing retirement at age 38 with an unblemished 42-0 record intact. The announcement came Tuesday via an emotional social media video, three months after his dominant September performance against Canelo Álvarez.
September’s unanimous decision victory over Álvarez in Las Vegas gave Crawford the undisputed super middleweight championship and served as the ideal conclusion to his career. The performance showcased everything that made Crawford special—technical precision, strategic brilliance, and an unshakeable competitive spirit.
Crawford’s retirement statement revealed a fighter at peace with his decision, emphasizing that he was stepping away by choice rather than necessity. He discussed the deeper meaning of his career, describing it as a journey driven by the need to silence critics and exceed expectations while representing his family, his Nebraska hometown, and his childhood dreams with honor.
The southpaw’s professional debut came in 2008, and within six years he had claimed his first world championship by defeating Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight title. His exceptional skills and adaptability allowed him to dominate five different weight divisions over the following decade, establishing himself as one of boxing’s pound-for-pound best.
Crawford retires with extraordinary statistics: 42 wins, no losses, 31 knockouts, 18 world championships across five weight divisions, never being knocked down, and currently holding three super middleweight titles (WBA, IBF, WBO). His perfect record includes the 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—a testament to his overwhelming dominance.