Unstoppable Crawford Walks Away With 42-0 Career Record

The boxing community mourns the departure of Terence Crawford, who announced his retirement Tuesday at age 38 with an unblemished 42-0 professional record. The news arrived via social media video, marking the end of one of the sport’s most unstoppable careers in modern times.
Crawford’s September showdown with Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas will be remembered as a masterpiece. The unanimous decision victory secured the undisputed super middleweight championship and showcased Crawford’s complete skill set against elite opposition, providing the perfect conclusion to his time in the ring.
In his retirement message, Crawford stressed the personal significance of leaving on his own terms. He spoke movingly about the motivations that sustained him throughout his career—proving critics wrong with every performance, supporting his family, representing Nebraska proudly, and achieving the ambitious dreams of his youth.
The southpaw began his professional career in 2008 and captured his first world title in 2014 with a victory over Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight championship. His technical brilliance and tactical intelligence allowed him to systematically conquer five weight divisions, demonstrating excellence that few fighters in history have achieved.
Crawford retires with historic credentials: 42 victories without loss, 31 by knockout, 18 world titles across five weight classes, never being knocked down, and 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 throughout his entire career—truly unstoppable.