Boxing has lost its most technically gifted practitioner as Terence Crawford announced his retirement on Tuesday evening, walking away with a perfect 42-0 record and nothing left to prove.
The 38-year-old American delivered the stunning news via an emotional YouTube video, describing himself as a great who has achieved everything possible after a 17-year professional career that redefined pound-for-pound excellence.
Crawford retires as the first male boxer in the four-belt era to capture undisputed championships across three different weight divisions, cementing his status amongst the sport’s all-time greats with 31 knockouts across his unblemished record.
Record-Breaking Netflix Victory Caps Legendary Career
The defining moment arrived in September when Crawford stunned Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to claim the undisputed super-middleweight championship. The historic bout attracted over 41 million viewers on Netflix, establishing new benchmarks for streaming boxing events, according to Bleacher Report.
Moving up two weight classes to challenge boxing’s biggest star, the Omaha native demonstrated the technical brilliance and ring intelligence that defined his entire campaign. The victory completed an unprecedented treble of undisputed titles at light-welterweight, welterweight, and super-middleweight.
In his farewell message, Crawford reflected on his lifelong pursuit of validation through performance rather than accolades, describing the satisfaction of proving doubters wrong throughout his career.
Unprecedented Achievement Across Five Divisions
Crawford’s extraordinary achievements place him amongst boxing’s most exclusive company, with world titles captured across five different weigh
