Undefeated boxing star terence crawford has been strongly urged to reverse his recent retirement, with industry voices declaring that there remains no bigger event in the sport today. The 39-year-old American decided to step away from boxing in December, following a stellar run that saw him crowned a three-division undisputed king after defeating Canelo Alvarez.
The Retirement and Ongoing Callouts
During his illustrious career, Crawford achieved rare status as a five-weight world champion. He also joined elite company alongside legendary figures like Floyd Mayweather, Andre Ward, and Joe Calzaghe by finishing his professional journey with an unblemished, undefeated record.
Even though the American athlete appears content with his choice to leave competitive fighting behind, persistent rumors continue to link him to high-profile names such as Jaron Ennis and Ryan Garcia. At this point, however, those potential opponents have failed to generate any real interest from ‘Bud’, and a formal comeback remains highly improbable.
Potential Canelo Alvarez Rematch
Should the 39-year-old ever reconsider his stance and decide on a sensational return, Canelo Alvarez has made it clear he would actively seek retribution for the unanimous decision defeat handed to him during their initial super-middleweight clash.
Speaking with Ring Magazine, the Mexican fighter expressed hope that a rematch could materialize, noting that their first meeting was much closer than the scorecards suggested and that he now understands how to solve the Crawford puzzle. Before any talks of a rematch can seriously advance, however, Canelo must first navigate his scheduled bout against WBC super-middleweight champion Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, set for October 31—though that event faces uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Sources: Boxing News Online, The Ring, Yahoo Sports.
