American boxer Terence Crawford has announced his retirement at 38, ending his career undefeated and cementing his place as the only fighter in the four-belt era to hold undisputed titles in three weight divisions. The five-weight world champion finishes his career with a flawless 42-0 record. His decision follows his dominant victory over Canelo Alvarez at Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium three months ago, where he claimed the undisputed super-middleweight titles and completed his historic three-division championship achievement.
“Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove,” Crawford wrote on social media Tuesday, sharing a video highlighting his remarkable career. “Every fighter knows this moment will come, you just never know when.” He added in the video, “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 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 who had nothing but a dream and a pair of gloves, and I did it all my way. I’ve made peace with what’s next. It’s time.”Crawford’s career also includes notable stoppage victories over Shawn Porter, Amir Khan, and Kell Brook. His retirement announcement comes shortly after he was stripped of the WBC super-middleweight title earlier this month due to a failure to pay the required sanctioning fee.
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