Terence Crawford has confirmed the end of his boxing career, announcing retirement at age 38 with a perfect 42-0 professional record intact. The news came Tuesday through a social media video posted three months after his commanding September performance against Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas.
The Álvarez victory showcased Crawford’s remarkable dominance, as he delivered a boxing masterclass to win the undisputed super middleweight championship by unanimous decision. The performance against such high-level opposition provided the ideal finale to a career built on excellence and unwavering determination.
In announcing his retirement, Crawford emphasized the personal importance of making the decision himself. He discussed the motivations that sustained his remarkable dominance—proving critics wrong with every performance, supporting his family, representing Nebraska proudly, and achieving his childhood dreams.
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 exceptional ring IQ allowed him to systematically conquer five weight divisions, demonstrating remarkable dominance that few fighters have achieved.
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 remarkable fact that every victory came by stoppage or unanimous decision, with no judge ever scoring against him in any fight throughout his entire professional career.
