American boxing legend Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from professional boxing at age 38. His decision concludes one of the most extraordinary careers in modern boxing history.

Crawford leaves the sport with a flawless 42-0 professional record. He stands as the only fighter in the four-belt era to become undisputed champion across three different weight divisions.

The five-weight world champion exits boxing with his legacy firmly established. His place among the sport’s all-time greats remains unquestioned.

Crawford’s retirement follows his defining victory over Canelo Alvarez just three months ago. In that bout, Crawford delivered a masterful performance to claim undisputed super-middleweight titles at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.

This triumph sealed his unprecedented achievement as a three-division undisputed champion. Many boxing analysts consider this victory the pinnacle of his remarkable career.

Crawford announced his retirement through social media on Tuesday. He accompanied the news with a retrospective video chronicling his boxing journey.

“Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove,” he wrote alongside the footage.

Every fighter knows this moment would come. You just never know when.

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.

This sport gave me everything. I fought for my family. I fought for the 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’ve made peace with what’s next. It’s time.
Terence Crawford

Throughout his career, Crawford earned recognition as one of boxing’s most complete technicians. He combined precise technical skills with devastating knockout power.

His notable victories include stoppage wins against former champions Shawn Porter, Amir Khan, and Kell Brook.

Crawford’s retirement comes after recent controversy outside the ring. The World Boxing Council stripped him of his super-middleweight title earlier this month. This followed his failure to pay a mandatory sanctioning fee.

Despite this development, Crawford’s monumental achievements remain undiminished. His retirement marks the end of an unparalleled era in boxing history.