Terence Crawford, one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world, is about to face Canelo Alvarez in a fight that promises to be one of the biggest of the year. However, at 37 years old, āBudā is already thinking about his retirement and what his life will look like after boxing.
Crawford, known for his dominant style and ability to adapt to any opponent, has made it clear that he wants to retire from boxing on his own terms. āIām going to retire from boxing before I let boxing retire me,ā said the world champion in a recent interview with Cigar Talk.
āIāve always said that. Iām going to retire on my own terms, and Iām going to feel good because everything I did, I did it my way. Whether it took me however many years to get to the point where I am at, I did it my way,ā Crawford added.
A future dedicated to boxing and new generations
Despite his imminent retirement from the ring, Crawford plans to remain involved in the world of boxing. āJust helping all of them, I just want to support them as much as I can. I know itās motivating when you have ābig broā there, and Iām pushing them and not letting them slack or take no (expletive) from them.ā
WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez looks on before a title fight at T-Mobile Arena on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
āThey might be tired or lackadaisical, and Iām like, āHey man, what the (expletive) are you doing? Get (expletive) together,'ā said Crawford, expressing his desire to mentor the next generation of boxers.
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The fight against Canelo Alvarez could be the pinnacle of Crawfordās career. A victory over the Mexican champion would not only cement his legacy as one of the greatest boxers of his generation but also allow him to retire at the top of his career.
