Crawford’s Impressive Run Ends With 42-0 Retirement

Boxing loses one of its most impressive champions as Terence Crawford announces retirement at age 38 with an unblemished 42-0 professional record. The news arrived Tuesday via social media video, bringing closure to an impressive run that saw him conquer five weight divisions.
Crawford’s September triumph over Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas stands as the crowning achievement of his impressive run. The unanimous decision victory secured the undisputed super middleweight championship and demonstrated Crawford’s ability to deliver impressive performances against elite opposition.
In his retirement message, Crawford stressed the personal significance of making the decision himself. He spoke candidly about the motivations that fueled his impressive run—proving skeptics wrong repeatedly, supporting his family, representing Nebraska proudly, and achieving the dreams of his younger self.
Crawford made his professional debut in 2008 and claimed his first world title in 2014 with a victory over Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight championship. His southpaw stance and impressive skills allowed him to dominate five different weight divisions, establishing a legacy that places him among boxing’s all-time greats.
The final numbers tell a story of impressive dominance: 42 victories without loss, 31 by knockout, 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 remarkable fact 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.