The boxing ring will miss a true king. Terence Crawford has officially announced his retirement. He leaves the sport at age 38. His record remains a flawless 42-0. We are sending major love to our friend.
This news marks the end of a special era. Crawford has been a dominant force for years. He walks away as one of the greatest ever. Here is a look back at his incredible journey.
Walking Away on His Own Terms
Tuesday changed the landscape of boxing forever. Crawford posted an emotional video on social media. He announced he is hanging up his gloves.
However, this was not a sad goodbye. He is leaving the sport with his head high. Crawford explained his reasoning clearly.
“I’m stepping away from competition,” Crawford stated.
He noted that he isn’t done fighting in life. But he has won a specific battle. That battle is leaving when he wants to.
“The one where you walk away on your own terms,” he added.
The Final Masterpiece
His last performance was truly unforgettable. In September, he faced Canelo Álvarez. The fight took place in Las Vegas.
Many thought it would be a tough test. Yet, Crawford made it look easy. He dominated the Mexican superstar for 12 rounds.
Consequently, he won by unanimous decision. That night, he became the undisputed super middleweight king. He held the WBA, IBF, and WBO belts.
He proved his skills one last time. It was the perfect way to finish.
A Career for the History Books
Few athletes achieve what “Bud” has done. His career spanned three amazing decades. He first turned pro back in 2008.
Since then, he has stayed busy. Crawford won 18 world titles total. Even more impressive, he conquered five weight classes.
Furthermore, he was never knocked down. Not even once in his career. Also, no judge ever scored against him.
That level of dominance is extremely rare. He truly proved his doubters wrong every time.
“I spent my whole life chasing something,” Crawford said.
He fought for his family and his city. He fought for the kid he used to be. Now, his legacy is set in stone.
This news hits close to home for us. Terence is family to the Sway’s Universe platform. He has always been a friend to the show.
We have watched his journey with pride. He has graced Sway in the Morning many times. His authenticity always shined through.
Therefore, we want to celebrate him today. He gave the sport every breath he had.
What comes next?
The boxing world will feel different without him. However, his impact will last forever. He showed us what greatness looks like.
Crawford leaves as a champion in life. We cannot wait to see what he does next. Enjoy your retirement, legend!
