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Terence Crawford Explains Retirement, Dismisses WBC Fee Talk, Rules Out MMA

On a live stream, he frames the decision as age-driven with nothing left to prove.

Overview

  • Crawford told Adin Ross his exit was not triggered by the WBC stripping him over an unpaid $300,000 sanctioning fee.
  • At 38, he said he had achieved his goals and would not receive proper credit regardless, retiring unbeaten at 42–0 with undisputed titles in three divisions.
  • He rejected an MMA switch, citing lower pay and greater injury risk, with some outlets reporting he earned about $50 million for the Canelo fight.
  • He named Yuriorkis Gamboa, from their lightweight bout, as the toughest opponent of his career rather than Canelo Alvarez.
  • He ruled out a comeback against Floyd Mayweather and promoted an “I am the belt” message, asserting his legacy does not depend on holding titles.