Terence Crawford has made the choice to hold up his boxing gloves.
Crawford’s subsequent transfer had been closely debated ever since he grew to become undisputed super-middleweight champion with a victory over Canelo Alvarez in September.
It was the most recent main victory in his profession, having already achieved enormous success within the sport, with undisputed wins at welterweight and super-lightweight and additional world title triumphs at light-weight and super-welterweight.
Many followers anticipated that ‘Bud’ may drop all the way down to middleweight in quest of turning into a six-division world champion, however that’s not the case after the American made his shock announcement on Tuesday.
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— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) December 16, 2025
Posting on his YouTube channel, Crawford revealed why he has made the choice to retire, bringing to an finish his outstanding profession.
“Each fighter is aware of this second will come. We simply by no means know when. I spent my entire life chasing one thing. Not belts, not cash, not headlines, however that feeling, the one you get when the world doubts you however you retain displaying up and you retain proving everybody flawed.
“This sport gave me every part, I fought for my household, I fought for my metropolis, I fought for the child I was, the one which had nothing however a dream and a pair of gloves, and I did all of it my method. I gave this sport each breath I’ve, each spar, each triumph, each ounce of my coronary heart. I’ve made peace with what’s subsequent. Now, it’s time. Thanks.
I’m stepping away from competitors. Not as a result of I’m achieved preventing, however as a result of I’ve received a distinct sort of battle. The one the place you stroll away by yourself phrases. This isn’t goodbye, it’s simply the tip of 1 combat, and the start of one other.”
The switch-hitter from Omaha, Nebraska additionally posted a message explaining additional on the announcement.
“I’ve been blessed to stay out a dream that began lengthy earlier than the lights, the followers, or the world titles. From Omaha to the most important phases in boxing, each step of this journey was earned by sacrifice, self-discipline, and religion.
“I gave this sport every part I had. I confronted the very best, moved by weight courses, and made historical past alone phrases. 42-0. 3x Undisputed. 5 Division World Champion. No shortcuts. No excuses.
“This isn’t goodbye to boxing…it’s a thanks. Thanks to my household, my group, my metropolis, and the followers who rode with me by each chapter. Thanks to the game for shaping the person I’m immediately.”
Crawford ends his profession with a document of 42-0, and can go down as one of many biggest boxers in latest reminiscence. For a lot of, he might be thought of the most effective of all time.
