Respected Crawford Walks Away With Perfect 42-0 Career

The boxing world bids farewell to respected champion Terence Crawford, who announced his retirement Tuesday at age 38 with a perfect 42-0 professional record intact. The revelation came via an emotional social media video, marking the end of a respected career that spanned three decades.
Crawford’s September performance against Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas will be remembered as the defining moment that cemented his respected status. The unanimous decision victory gave him the undisputed super middleweight championship and showcased his complete mastery of boxing fundamentals.
Crawford’s retirement announcement focused on the personal satisfaction of making the decision himself. He reflected on what earned him respected status—proving skeptics wrong repeatedly, supporting his family, representing his Nebraska hometown, and fulfilling his childhood dreams through dedication and skill.
After turning professional in 2008, Crawford established himself as a respected talent. His first world championship came in 2014 with a victory over Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight title, launching a period of dominance that saw him conquer five different weight divisions and earn universal respect.
Crawford’s final statistics are historic: 42 consecutive victories, 31 knockouts, 18 world titles spanning five weight classes, never being knocked down, and currently holding three super middleweight championships (WBA, IBF, WBO). His perfect record includes the distinction that every single victory came via stoppage or unanimous decision, with not one judge ever scoring in favor of any opponent he faced throughout his entire professional career.