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Legendary boxer Terence Crawford retires
SEN • December 17th, 2025 1:17 pm
Terence "Bud" Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing, ending his fantastic career.
The 38-year-old retires as a legend, who has held 18 different major world championships across five weight classes. In fact, he was the first man ever to become an undisputed champion in three separate weight classes.
The American never lost a fight in his career, winning 42 fights with 31 of those coming by knockout.
He most recently defeated Canelo Alvarez, who is known for being one of the best boxers in history, proving just how dominant Terence Crawford’s reign at the top of the sport was.
See Terence Crawford’s retirement statement below:
“Every fighter knows this moment will come. We just never know when. 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 but you keep showing up and you keep proving everyone wrong."
“This sport gave me everything, I fought for my family, I fought for my city, I fought for the kid I used to be, the one that had nothing but a dream and a pair of gloves, and I did it all my way. I gave this sport every breath I have, every spar, every triumph, every ounce of my heart. I’ve made peace with what’s next. Now, it’s time. Thank you.
“I’m stepping away from competition. Not because I’m done fighting, but because I’ve won a different kind of battle. The one where you walk away on your own terms. This isn’t goodbye, it’s just the end of one fight, and the beginning of another.
“I’ve been blessed to live out a dream that started long before the lights, the fans, or the world titles. From Omaha to the biggest stages in boxing, every step of this journey was earned through sacrifice, discipline, and faith.
“I gave this sport everything I had. I faced the best, moved through weight classes, and made history on my own terms. 42-0. 3x Undisputed. 5 Division World Champion. No shortcuts. No excuses.
“This isn’t goodbye to boxing…it’s a thank you. Thank you to my family, my team, my city, and the fans who rode with me through every chapter. Thank you to the sport for shaping the man I am today.”
