There’s a reason people keep talking about Terence Crawford’s legacy: an undefeated 42-0 record with 34 knockouts is rare air in any era of boxing. But beyond the numbers, the story of his career includes a controversial title stripping, a massive fight with Canelo Álvarez that never materialized, and a retirement announcement that caught many by surprise.
Record: 42-0 (34 KOs) ·
Height: 5’9″ (175 cm) ·
Weight: 147-154 lbs (67-70 kg) ·
Retirement: 2025 ·
Undisputed Titles: 2 weight classes
Quick snapshot
- Undefeated record: 42-0 with 34 KOs (WBA Boxing (official sanctioning body))
- Three-weight world champion (DAZN (sports broadcaster))
- Two-time undisputed champion (Wikipedia (community-edited encyclopedia))
- Retired in 2025 (Wikipedia)
- Exact net worth figure remains unconfirmed
- Whether he will ever return to boxing after retirement
- Details of the Canelo fight purse (the fight never happened)
- 2008: Professional debut (Sporting News (sports journalism))
- 2017: Became undisputed super lightweight champion (Wikipedia)
- 2023: Stripped of WBO welterweight title (Wikipedia)
- 2024: Defeated Israil Madrimov for WBA super welterweight title (Wikipedia)
- 2025: Announced retirement (Wikipedia)
- No announced plans for a comeback (Wikipedia)
- Spending time with family, as stated in retirement message (Wikipedia)
- Potential first-ballot Hall of Fame induction (Wikipedia)
Terence Crawford stands at 5’9″ (175 cm) with a reach of 74 inches (188 cm), fighting from a southpaw stance. Ten key facts paint a complete picture of his physical profile and career stats.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Terence Allan Crawford |
| Nickname | Bud |
| Birthdate | September 28, 1987 |
| Nationality | American |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Total Fights | 42 |
| Wins | 42 |
| Knockouts | 34 |
| Height | 5’9″ (175 cm) |
| Reach | 74″ (188 cm) |
What is Crawford’s record?
Total wins and knockouts
- 42 wins, 0 losses, 34 knockouts — a knockout ratio of 81% (WBA Boxing).
- He has boxed 257 professional rounds, averaging just over 6 rounds per fight (Box.Live (boxing database)).
Undefeated streak
Crawford has never lost a professional bout across three weight divisions: super lightweight, welterweight, and super welterweight (ESPN (sports media)). His streak includes victories over world-class opponents like Errol Spence Jr., Viktor Postol, and Israil Madrimov.
Championship wins
- Won the WBO super lightweight title in 2014 (Wikipedia).
- Became undisputed super lightweight champion in 2017 by defeating Julius Indongo (DAZN).
- Won the WBO welterweight title in 2018, then the WBA welterweight title in 2023 (
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