BY BOXING HIT STAFF-
The question on everyone’s mind seems to be whether Terence “Bud” Crawford is considering retirement. Promoter Eddie Hearn recently shared his opinion, stating that Crawford may have already fought his last bout. Despite Crawford’s latest victory over Israil Madrimov on August 3rd, where he secured a title at a fourth weight class, Hearn believes that Crawford’s future fights will be limited. According to Hearn, Crawford is only interested in facing Canelo Alvarez and has no desire to step in the ring with fighters like Vergil Ortiz or Boots Ennis. This raises the question – is Crawford truly done with boxing, or is there more left to his career?
Comparisons have been drawn to Andre Ward, who retired undefeated and on top of his game. With the WBO recently ordering a fight between Crawford and Sebastian Fundora, the possibility of Crawford walking away from the sport at the peak of his career is very real. Hearn speculates that Crawford may have earned enough in his recent fights to satisfy his financial needs, making him reluctant to face lesser-known opponents. Could Crawford follow in Ward’s footsteps and retire unbeaten, leaving boxing fans wondering what could have been?
Both Hearn and Turki Alashikh agree that Canelo Alvarez is the only fighter capable of piquing Crawford’s interest at this stage in his career. A potential showdown between Crawford and Alvarez would undoubtedly be a significant achievement for Crawford, solidifying his legacy in the sport. However, if the fight does not materialize, could this be the end of Crawford’s illustrious career?
At 41-0 with 31 knockouts and at the age of 36, Crawford has undoubtedly achieved a great deal in the sport of boxing. From unifying all four belts at 140 and 147 to claiming the WBA title at 154, Crawford’s list of accomplishments speaks for itself. His victory over Errol Spence last year stands out as one of his defining moments, along with wins over notable opponents like Yuriorkis Gamboa, Viktor Postol, and Shawn Porter. But does this impressive resume elevate Crawford to the status of an all-time great?
If Terence Crawford has indeed fought his last fight, boxing fans are left to reflect on his career and the impact he has had on the sport. His dominance in multiple weight classes and his ability to take on and defeat top-tier opponents have solidified his place in boxing history. Whether or not Crawford chooses to continue his career, his legacy as a Hall of Famer and potential all-time great is cemented. As fans, we can only wait and see what the future holds for Terence “Bud” Crawford and where his journey in boxing will ultimately lead.
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