Crawford Retires: A Boxing Legend Hangs Up Gloves

Five-weight boxing world champion Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 38, stating he is "walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove." His illustrious career concludes with an impeccable record of 42 wins and zero losses, marking him as one of boxing's all-time greats.

Crawford made history in September when he defeated Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, solidifying his status as the first male fighter in the modern era to hold undisputed titles across three distinct weight divisions. This monumental victory against Alvarez will now be remembered as Crawford's final professional fight, which began with his debut win in 2008.

The boxing world has been speculating about Crawford's future since his dominant performance against Canelo. He himself acknowledged the inevitable end of a fighter's career, sharing in a YouTube post that "every fighter knows this moment will come, we just never know when," signaling a poignant farewell to the sport.