KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 17, 2025
The curtain has fallen on one of the greatest careers in boxing history. American superstar Terence “Bud” Crawford has officially announced his retirement from professional boxing at the age of 38, leaving the sport with a pristine 42-0 record and a legacy that may never be matched.
In a heartfelt video released on social media early this morning, the Omaha native confirmed he is stepping away from the ring just three months after his historic victory over Canelo Álvarez. That monumental win in September not only cemented his status as the pound-for-pound king but made him the first male boxer in the four-belt era to become an undisputed champion in three different weight classes.
”I gave this sport everything I had,” Crawford stated in his announcement. “I faced the best, moved through weight classes, and made history on my own terms. I am walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove.”
A Legacy of Dominance
Crawford’s departure marks the end of an era. From his early days dominating the lightweight division to his undisputed reigns at light welterweight and welterweight, and finally his conquest of the super middleweight division, ‘Bud’ was known for his surgical precision and ability to switch stances effortlessly.
Boxing analysts have already begun placing him on the “Mount Rushmore” of modern boxing. His final resume reads:
Record: 42 Wins, 0 Losses (31 KOs)
Titles: World Champion in 5 weight classes.
Distinction: Only male fighter to be Undisputed in three weight divisions (140 lbs, 147 lbs, 168 lbs).
For sports fans in Nepal who have followed his rise, Crawford’s exit is bittersweet. While the dream matchups are over, he leaves as a rare example of an athlete who went out solely on top—undefeated, undisputed, and unrivaled.