Five-division legend Terence Crawford retires undefeated: Here’s why

Legendary and undefeated middleweight icon Terence Crawford announced his immediate retirement from boxing at the age of 38, leaving the legacy of five-division world champion.

The 38-year-old American boxer revealed his decision in a video posted on social media three months after he achieved a career-defining triumph over Canelo Alvarez and claimed the uncontested super middleweight crown.

Taking to X, Crawford said, “he was walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove.”

“I'm stepping away from competition, not because I'm done fighting, but because I've won a different type of battle. The one where you walk away on your own terms,” he added.

He continued, “This isn't goodbye, it's just the end of one fight and the beginning of another. Every fighter knows this moment will come, we just never know when.”

In the video, he also thanked his family, team, and his fans who supported him throughout this impressive journey.

Crawford started his flawless and undefeated 42-0 professional career along with 31 knockouts, with victory over Brian Cummings in 2008.

Crawford reached the pinnacle of his career as he dominated the WBA, IBF, and WBO super middleweight championship after outcompeting Alvarez.

The boxing icon also held the WBC super middleweight belt title. Unfortunately, he lost this title earlier this month on the grounds of over sanctioning fee.

His accomplishments included maiden world title, the WBO lightweight crown. Crawford also won 18 world titles in five weight classes.