Terence Crawford has retired from boxing. See what the undefeated champion said about walking away from the sport.
Terence Crawford Retires
Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove. #CrawfordERA #1P4P #3xUndisputed #5DivisionChampion #4xLinealChampion #BWAAFighterOfTheYear #2xEspyAwardWinnerhttps://t.co/GwK3TYnIz6 pic.twitter.com/4DElhAJXIg
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) December 16, 2025
“Bud” is hanging up the gloves.
Crawford announced his retirement on Tuesday. “Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove,” Crawford wrote on X.
Crawford then posted a longer video on his YouTube channel to break down his surprising decision to walk away at 38.
“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,” Crawford said in the video. “This isn’t goodbye, this is the end of one fight and the beginning of another.”
Crawford ends his career with a perfect 42-0 record, with 31 wins by knockout.
Crawford is the No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He is a five-division champion, with titles in junior welterweight, welterweight, and super middleweight.
Crawford ends his career with a 20-0 record in championship fights.
Crawford’s last fight might have been his best, defeating Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to become the undisputed super middleweight champion.
“This sport gave me everything,” Crawford said in the video. 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 gave this sport every breath I have. Every scar. Every triumph. Every ounce of my heart. And I’ve made peace with what’s next. Now, it’s time. Thank you.”
Social Media Reacts to Terence Crawford’s Retirement
One of the very greatest to ever do it. https://t.co/adaliRI4F2
— Max Kellerman (@maxkellerman) December 17, 2025
Many boxing analysts and fans weighed in on Crawford’s retirement.
Max Kellerman, a fight analyst in the Álvarez vs. Crawford fight, called Crawford “one of the very greatest to ever do it.”
NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe wrote, “If this is truly it, Terence Crawford is the best boxer of his generation (last 15-20 years) and one of best of all-time. Bud is a legend & champ who earned everything he got thru his hands, feet & mind.”
Anscape’s Justin Tinsley said, “Salute to @terencecrawford for walking into forever with a resume that can’t be debated. History will remember him for what he is. One of the coldest to ever call the sweet science his own.”
Many boxers have previously come out of retirement and fought again. Let’s see if the same holds true for Crawford.
The final 30 seconds of Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford.
Even while ahead on the scorecards, Terence Crawford stayed aggressive, still hunting for a potential knockout in the championship rounds. pic.twitter.com/OpChd9zM04
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) September 17, 2025
