Overview
- In new livestream comments, Crawford said he stepped away because he is 38 and felt he had nothing left to accomplish.
- He dismissed suggestions that the WBC’s $300,000 sanctioning-fee issue drove his decision after the council stripped him of its 168-pound belt on December 3.
- He retires 42–0 as the first male boxer to become undisputed in three weight classes and still holds other titles including the WBA belt.
- He ruled out a move to MMA, citing lower pay and added risks from wrestling, kicks and elbows.
- He named Yuriorkis Gamboa as his toughest opponent, and newly surfaced video shows Tom Brady congratulating him as he also noted 168 pounds felt most natural.