Terence Crawford has brought his boxing career to a close, announcing retirement at age 38 with an unstoppable 42-0 professional record. The announcement came Tuesday through a social media video, three months after his September masterclass against Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas.
The Álvarez fight showcased Crawford’s unstoppable nature, as he systematically dominated the Mexican legend to win the undisputed super middleweight championship by unanimous decision. The performance exemplified the unstoppable force he was throughout his career and provided the perfect bookend to his time in the ring.
In announcing his retirement, Crawford emphasized the importance of leaving by choice. He reflected on what made him unstoppable—proving skeptics wrong repeatedly through skill and determination, supporting his family, representing his Nebraska community, and honoring his childhood dreams.
The southpaw began his professional career in 2008 and captured his first world title in 2014 by defeating Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight championship. His unstoppable approach and tactical intelligence allowed him to systematically conquer five weight divisions, adapting his style to overcome every challenge.
Crawford retires with remarkable credentials: 42 consecutive victories, 31 knockouts, 18 world titles in five different weight classes, never being knocked down, and holding three super middleweight belts (WBA, IBF, WBO). His perfect record includes the distinction that every single victory came via stoppage or unanimous decision, with not a single judge ever ruling in favor of any opponent he faced throughout his entire professional career.