Boxing says goodbye to tactical master Terence Crawford, who announced his retirement Tuesday at age 38 with an impeccable 42-0 professional record. The announcement arrived via social media video, marking the end of a career that showcased tactical mastery across five weight divisions.
Crawford’s September showdown with Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas demonstrated his tactical mastery at its finest. The unanimous decision victory secured the undisputed super middleweight championship and showcased the tactical brilliance that defined his entire career.
In his retirement message, Crawford stressed the satisfaction of leaving on his own terms. He reflected on how his tactical mastery allowed him to prove skeptics wrong repeatedly, while fighting for his family, his Nebraska community, and the dreams of the ambitious boy he once was.
Crawford began his professional career in 2008 and claimed his first world title in 2014 with a victory over Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight championship. His tactical mastery and exceptional ring IQ allowed him to dominate five different weight divisions, adapting his approach to overcome every challenge.
The career statistics are exceptional: 42 consecutive victories, 31 knockouts, 18 world titles across five weight classes, never knocked down, and holding three super middleweight championships (WBA, IBF, WBO). Crawford’s perfect record includes the distinction that every victory came by stoppage or unanimous decision, with not a single judge ever ruling in favor of any opponent he faced throughout his entire professional career.