During the Ring Magazine ceremony, where he was named Fighter of the Year<\/a>, Crawford finally received his long-overdue flowers in history. With James Brown’s classic song \u201cBoss\u201d playing in the background, Crawford reflected on his remarkable journey that made him one of boxing’s greatest fighters. <\/p>\n \u201cI guess I did pay the cost to be the boss,\u201d Crawford told Manouk Akopyan of Ring Magazine<\/a>. \u201cWhat a way to end your career. Anything is possible if you believe in yourself.\u201d <\/p>\n IMAGO \/ ZUMA Press Wire<\/p>\n Crawford\u2019s retirement left the boxing world in shock<\/p>\n To say that Crawford\u2019s retirement stunned the boxing world would be an understatement. Many boxing pundits and fans alike were anticipating a possible rematch between Crawford and Alvarez. Instead of a rematch, the six-division champion decided to hang up his gloves in December 2025. <\/p>\n As questions persist around his decision, Crawford explained the rationale behind his move to retire.<\/p>\n \u201cA lot of people keep asking me why I retired,\u201d said Crawford. “I’ve been doing this sport since I was seven years old. I retired at 38. Ask yourself: if you’ve been taking your body through hell for 30 years, would you retire? That’s why I retired,\u201d <\/p>\n Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove. #CrawfordERA<\/a> #1P4P<\/a> #3xUndisputed<\/a> #5DivisionChampion<\/a> #4xLinealChampion<\/a> #BWAAFighterOfTheYear<\/a> #2xEspyAwardWinner<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/GwK3TYnIz6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4DElhAJXIg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) December 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Crawford also wanted to leave the sport not only as an all-time great fighter, but with his health intact.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is nothing else left for me to accomplish in the sport of boxing,\u201d he said. \u201cI gave my all to boxing, but I’m not going to give my health to boxing.\u201d<\/p>\n Crawford went on to say that there\u2019s no one on the current boxing landscape for him to fight. While he will miss some large paydays and the competition in the ring, he\u2019s content with his place among the pantheon of boxing greats.<\/p>\n \u201cIf I were to come back, who would I fight? I have nobody to fight and nothing to accomplish,\u201d said Crawford. \u201cThat would mean that I am just coming back for the sport and money. I never fought for money. I fought for legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n Now that his retirement is official, Crawford has much to do outside of the ring. He’s looking forward to spending time with his family, traveling the world, and enjoying his downtime.<\/p>\n \u201cI’m taking the time to travel the world and spend time with my family,\u201d said Crawford. \u201cI’m not worried about anything right now. I said I was going to take a year off, just to do that, and then think about what to do next. But for now, I’m just relaxing.\u201d<\/p>\n Undoubtedly,\u00a0Crawford\u2019s legacy is etched in stone. If he never makes a comeback in the ring, his contributions to the \u201csweet science\u201d will never be forgotten.<\/p>\n The Latest Boxing News<\/p>\n Dana White Hits Oscar De La Hoya With \u2018Only Fans\u2019 Jab as Feud Continues<\/a><\/p>\n Terence Crawford Doubles Down On Teofimo Lopez Disrespect After Shakur Stevenson Win<\/a><\/p>\n Terence Crawford Reveals Why He’s Retiring From Boxing<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Terence](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/01k5hmzrbvvgaq0whnqd.jpg\" "\\"Terence")
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