Terence Crawford has come a long way from the poverty and crime-riddled streets of North Omaha. Over his 17-year professional career, the undefeated star has compiled 31 knockouts, captured 18 world titles across five weight classes, and claimed three undisputed titles. Beyond the ring, Forbes estimates that ‘Bud’ has earned more than $100 million throughout his career, including a reported $50 million payday from his last outing against Canelo Alvarez.

The Nebraskan famously out-boxed and out-punched Canelo Alvarez in September to become the new super middleweight champion. Since then, talks of a rematch have heated up, with reports suggesting Canelo’s camp is pushing hard to make it happen. However, Terence Crawford’s coach Bernie Davis recently stated that the fight won’t move forward unless a $100 million purse is guaranteed. Meanwhile, Forbes has entered the conversation.

Warren Buffett says Terence Crawford has “his head screwed on”

Forbes recently profiled Terence Crawford, highlighting the remarkable wealth the undefeated Nebraskan has built throughout 2025. In discussing Crawford’s financial discipline, Warren Buffett—another Nebraska native and one of Crawford’s biggest admirers—naturally entered the conversation. “I’ve seen an awful lot of fight champions that die bus­ted, and the people around them got rich,” Buffett says.

“I don’t think Bud is going to end up that way at all. He’s got his head screwed on,” he added. Buffett admits he is a “huge admirer” of Crawford and has attended several of his fights. While Crawford will never touch Buffett-level billions, he has assembled an impressive real estate portfolio. 80 residential and commercial properties across Omaha, Kansas City, and Colorado Springs—all paid for in cash.

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According to Forbes, ‘Bud’ earns at least $2 million per year from brand partnerships with Crown Casino, Riyadh Season, Everlast, and other business ventures. So even with massive money on the table for a Canelo rematch, Crawford isn’t eager to rush back into the ring and jeopardize his undefeated record. He has even said it would be a “blessing” to retire unbeaten like Floyd Mayweather and Rocky Marciano.

Still, 2025 hasn’t been perfect. The World Boxing Council (WBC) recently stripped Crawford for failing to pay sanctioning fees in his last two fights, including the $300,000 they claim he owes from the Canelo bout. After Crawford blasted the organization in a profanity-laced rant, the issue escalated to the U.S. House of Representatives during discussions on the bipartisan bill to amend the Ali Act.

Nevertheless, Forbes’ story, shared on Instagram today, seems to have galvanized fans who support Crawford’s demand for $100 million to face Canelo Alvarez again.

Canelo Alvarez is the B-Side now, says fan

For most of Crawford’s early career, big fights have eluded him, including one against boxing’s only eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao. However, after he left his former promoter Bob Arum’s Top Rank, his purse has grown exponentially. 

And this user wanted those earnings to grow even bigger. “He’s the A side of the Earnings now. So if Canelo wants that rematch, Bud is going to have to get a significantly higher payday 👏🔥🐐💰💯,” the user commented. It’s certainly not impossible, especially since Canelo still has two more fights left in his contract with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh. 

Meanwhile, this user felt every penny Crawford received wasn’t given. Instead, he earned it. “Let them keep 🤬 Talking 👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿 Nothing Was Given, But Earned 💪💪 X💯X💯X💯 🏆🏆🏆,” the user commented. If Crawford’s return terms are finalized, it would mark the biggest purse of his career.

Someone else expressed their feelings about the demand in two words. “Well deserved,” the user commented. Indeed, Crawford is the only man in boxing and its long history to earn undisputed titles across three different weight classes. And that too, doing it undefeated. 

The next user congratulated Crawford on his professional and financial achievements. “Congratulations [Terence Crawford]. Well deserved.🔥,” the user wrote. His relentless work ethic, undefeated record across three weight classes, and ability to unify titles against the best prove he’s earned every accolade the hard way.

The next user had a similar thought about Crawford’s success. “You deserve all [that] comes your way, Bud ❤️❤️❤️🙌,” the user commented. It would be interesting to see what comes next for the Nebraskan switch-hitter. 

That being said, it appears Terence Crawford has earned praise from not only Warren Buffett but also the boxing world. Whether his wish for a $100 million payday is granted is yet to be seen, but even without that, it appears Crawford has done enough outside the ring to secure a comfortable life. What do you think about his $100 million demand?