BOXING has lost one of its biggest stars, but Terence "Bud" Crawford got to decide how his career would end. At 38, the five-division champion retired with something most fighters only dream of: a perfect 42-0 record and no regrets.
Terence Crawford
Crawford is an American who was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. He also trains there and runs his own boxing academy. Over almost 20 years, he made world-class fighters look like beginners. What made him stand out wasn’t just his strength or speed—it was his smart way of fighting.
He could change his stance during a match, adjust to any opponent, and break down even the toughest competition with exact precision.
From lightweight to super welterweight, he didn’t just win titles—he ruled whole eras.
His achievements say it all. Crawford is the only boxer ever to win The Ring magazine titles in four different weight classes. He was always at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings, and unlike some fighters who are just hyped up, he actually earned every bit of that praise through his performance in the ring.
What makes this retirement even more special is the timing. No last-ditch comebacks, no heartbreaking final losses, no lingering questions about his future.
Crawford walked away undefeated, in good health, and with a legacy that can’t be questioned. Boxing often ruins its stars until they’re nothing left. Crawford refused to let that happen. He beat the best fighters, stayed perfect, and knew exactly when to stop.
That’s not just unusual in boxing. That’s true greatness, on his own terms