Dominant Crawford Walks Away Undefeated After Historic Career

The boxing community says goodbye to Terence Crawford, who announced his retirement Tuesday at age 38 with a pristine 42-0 professional record. The news arrived via an emotional social media video, marking the end of one of the sport’s most dominant careers in recent memory.
Crawford’s September showdown with Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas served as the ideal conclusion to his career. The unanimous decision victory secured the undisputed super middleweight championship and demonstrated Crawford’s ability to perform at the highest level even in his late 30s, cementing his legacy among boxing’s all-time greats.
In his retirement message, Crawford emphasized the importance of leaving on his own terms, describing it as a personal victory. He reflected on a career driven by the need to silence critics and exceed expectations, while fighting for his family, his Nebraska hometown, and the dreams of the young boy who started with nothing but determination.
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 technical mastery made him a formidable opponent across five weight divisions, as he systematically collected championships and established an unprecedented winning streak.
Crawford’s career concludes with remarkable statistics: 42 consecutive victories, 31 knockouts, 18 world titles in five different weight classes, never knocked down, and holding three super middleweight belts (WBA, IBF, WBO). His perfect record includes the extraordinary achievement that every win came by stoppage or unanimous decision, with no judge ever scoring in favor of any opponent throughout his entire professional career—a testament to his complete dominance.