Champion Crawford Ends Career With Unblemished 42-0 Mark

Terence Crawford has officially called time on his boxing career, announcing retirement at age 38 with a perfect 42-0 professional record. The news came Tuesday through an emotional social media video posted three months after his September victory over Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas.
The Álvarez fight represented the pinnacle of Crawford’s career, as he systematically dismantled the Mexican superstar to win the undisputed super middleweight championship by unanimous decision. The performance showcased the full range of Crawford’s abilities and provided the ideal bookend to a career defined by excellence.
Crawford’s retirement announcement revealed a fighter at peace with his decision, emphasizing that he was stepping away by choice rather than necessity. He discussed the personal significance of his career, describing it as a journey driven by the need to prove himself while honoring his family, his Nebraska community, and the dreams of his younger self.
The southpaw made his professional debut in 2008 and secured his first world title in 2014 by defeating Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight championship. His technical brilliance and tactical intelligence allowed him to dominate five different weight divisions over the following years, building a legacy that places him among boxing’s all-time greats.
Crawford retires with remarkable statistics: 42 victories without defeat, 31 by knockout, 18 world championships across five weight divisions, never being knocked down, and currently holding three super middleweight titles (WBA, IBF, WBO). His perfect record includes the extraordinary achievement that every single victory came via stoppage or unanimous decision, with not one judge ever scoring in favor of any opponent throughout his entire professional career.