A Boxing Legend Calls It Quits
Famous American Boxer Retires at 38 with Unbeaten Record
Terence Crawford, the renowned American boxer, has decided to retire from the sport at the age of 38. He leaves with an unbeaten record of 42 wins and no losses. This decision comes after he made history by becoming the first male boxer in recent times to win undisputed titles in three different weight divisions.
Final Fight and Career Highlights
Crawford's last fight was against Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in September, which he won. This victory added to his impressive collection of titles in lightweight, light-welterweight, welterweight, and light-middleweight divisions. His professional career started in 2008 with a win over Brian Cummings.
Retirement Announcement
In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Crawford shared his thoughts on retiring. He mentioned that every fighter knows this moment will come, but no one knows when. He felt he had nothing left to prove in the sport.
Crawford spoke about his journey, saying he fought for his family, his city, and the kid he used to be. He expressed gratitude for the sport and said he had given it his all.
Career Achievements
Born in Omaha, Crawford had 31 knockouts in his career. He also defeated notable British boxers Amir Khan and Kell Brook to win the WBO welterweight title. His retirement marks the end of an era for boxing fans worldwide.