Terence Crawford has decided to hang up his boxing gloves.

Since then, Crawford’s next move has been hotly debated became the undisputed super middleweight champion after defeating Canelo Alvarez in September.

It was the last major victory of his career, after he had already achieved enormous success in the sport, with undisputed victories in the welterweight and super-lightweight divisions, and subsequent triumphs in the world titles at lightweight and super-welterweight.

Many fans expected that “Bud” might drop down to middleweight in search of a six-division world title, but that didn’t happen after the American made the shocking announcement on Tuesday.

I left feeling great with nothing more to prove. #CrawfordERA#1P4P#3xUndisputed#5Division Champion#4xLinealChampion#BWAAFighterOfTheYear#2xEspy Award Winnerhttps://t.co/GwK3TYnIz6pic.twitter.com/4DElhAJXIg

— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) December 16, 2025

He publishes on his YouTube channelCrawford has revealed why he made the decision to retire, bringing an end to his remarkable career.

“Every fighter knows this moment will come. We just never know when. I’ve spent my whole life chasing something. Not belts, not money, not headlines, but that feeling you get when the world doubts you and you keep showing up and proving everyone wrong.

“This sport has given me everything. I fought for my family, I fought for my city, I fought for the kid I was, the one who only had a dream and a pair of gloves, and I did it all the way. I gave this sport every breath, every spar, every triumph, every ounce of my heart. I have made peace with what comes next. Now it’s time. Thank you.

I’m leaving the competition. Not because I was done fighting, but because I had won a different kind of battle. The one where you leave on your own terms. This isn’t goodbye, it’s just the end of one fight and the beginning of another.”

The Omaha, Nebraska-based changer also posted a message explaining more about the announcement.

“I have been blessed to have the opportunity to fulfill a dream that began long before the lights, fans and world titles. From Omaha to the biggest stages in boxing, every step of this journey has been earned through dedication, discipline and faith.

“I gave this sport everything I had. I faced the best, moved through weight classes and made history on my own terms. 42-0. 3x undisputed. 5 division world champion. No shortcuts. No excuses.

“This is not goodbye to boxing… it is a thank you. Thank you to my family, my team, my city and the fans who have been with me throughout every chapter. Thank you to the sport for shaping the man I am today.”

Crawford retires with a 42-0 record and will go down in history as one of the best boxers of recent years. He will be considered by many as one of the best of all time.