Crawford’s Magnificent Boxing Journey Ends at 42-0

Boxing says goodbye to one of its magnificent champions as Terence Crawford announces retirement at age 38 with a perfect 42-0 professional record. The revelation arrived Tuesday via social media video, bringing closure to a career that saw him dominate opponents across five weight divisions.
Crawford’s September performance against Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas will stand as one of the great displays in modern boxing. The unanimous decision victory gave him the undisputed super middleweight championship and demonstrated his ability to perform at the highest level, providing the perfect finale to his magnificent journey.
In announcing his retirement, Crawford emphasized the importance of making the decision himself. He spoke candidly about the deeper motivations that fueled his career—proving skeptics wrong, supporting his family, representing his Nebraska community with pride, and honoring the dreams of his younger self.
Crawford made his professional debut in 2008 and claimed his first world title in 2014 by defeating Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight championship. His southpaw stance and exceptional boxing skills allowed him to systematically conquer five weight divisions, building a legacy that places him among boxing’s all-time elite.
The career numbers tell a story of complete dominance: 42 victories without loss, 31 by knockout, 18 world titles across five weight classes, never knocked down, and holding three super middleweight belts (WBA, IBF, WBO). Crawford’s perfect record includes the distinction that every victory came by stoppage or unanimous decision, with no judge ever scoring against him in any round of any fight throughout his entire professional career.