Days After $21 Million Achievement, Terence Crawford Shows No Interest in Shadowing Floyd Mayweather While Making Life-Changing Revelation

Terence Crawford became the first man to win the undisputed title in two divisions since the inception of the four-belt era. The Omaha native, demonstrated his undeniable boxing prowess during his performance against Errol Spence Jr., leaving the boxing world astounded. Crawford’s masterclass in the ring culminated in a ninth-round TKO victory, a feat that further solidified his claim to be this era’s greatest boxer.

The fact that Crawford managed to achieve this against an opponent who had never been knocked down or knocked out before speaks volumes about his exceptional ability. Moreover, the fight even closed in with a gate of $21 million making it the second highest-grossing fight of this year. As the boxing world revels in ‘Bud’s’ triumph, conversations inevitably turned to comparisons with the legendary Floyd Mayweather. Imagining a clash between the two ignited spirited debates among fans and analysts alike. However, Despite being hailed as a potential contender to chase Mayweather’s record, Crawford himself has openly expressed his lack of interest in that pursuit.

Terence Crawford gets candid about beating Floyd Mayweather’s record

In a recent interview with TMZ, ‘Bud’ revealed that his career might not be going on for much longer. When asked about potentially chasing after ‘Money’s’ 50-0 record, he revealed that it would take far more time than he was willing to give the sport.

“My career wouldn’t be going that long. I don’t know, I’m about to be 36 years old in September. So I don’t see myself, you know, continuing to box very much longer. I’ve been doing this sport for a long time now,” he said

The undisputed champion is now 40-0 after his victory over Spence and needs 10 more wins to match ‘Money’s’ record. However, at 36 years old he feels that his body won’t be able to take the toll of having 10 more fights with world-class opponents. In addition, Crawford also delved deep into how the near future in the sport might look for him.

Terence Crawford’s reflective path towards retirement

In the interview, the Omaha native is resolute in his decision to step away from the sport. He asserts that he will retire from boxing before the rigors of the sport dictate his exit. Crawford believes he hasn’t received the full recognition he deserves in the boxing world. However, he anticipates that once he steps away, his talents and greatness will become more apparent to the world.

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“I’ve stated and said that I’m going to retire from boxing before I let boxing retire me. I feel as if, you know, I haven’t been fully appreciated in the sport of boxing in my career for some time. I felt like once I retired, that’s when I’ll get my props and people will seek greatness.” he added.

Crawford’s viewpoint offers a refreshing take on the pursuit of records and greatness. He values recognition and appreciation during his active career, rather than seeking validation solely through a pristine win-loss record. As he navigates the later stages of his remarkable career, fans can admire not only his remarkable boxing skills but also his authentic approach to the sport he loves.

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