Terence Crawford announced his retirement from the sport of boxing earlier this month, hanging up the gloves off the back of a win over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
‘Bud’ Crawford became a three-time undisputed world champion when he dethroned the Mexican icon, making a two-division jump for the challenge and largely cruising to a unanimous decision victory.
It wasn’t long until Canelo announced that he was targeting a rematch, and many felt that it was one of the only big money fights out there for Crawford, even despite the convincing nature in which he won.
To nip any rumours in the bud, the American announced via social media that he was walking away undefeated and on top of him game.He has largely been praised for the decision, with the likes of Andre Ward and Roy Jones Jr backing him.
Still, some, including promoter Eddie Hearn, have suggested that the announcement could well be a bargaining chip for future fight negotiations.
On a recent livestream with Adin Ross, Crawford was asked if he had ever been contacted about a return fight.
“No. Never.”
Asked if it’s something he would consider, he said:
“It’s over with. If there was a rematch clause in the contract then I’d have to honour that, but it’s over with.”
The decision leaves Alvarez, who has vowed to continue fighting, in a tricky spot. He may well look to win back his super-middleweight belts, which are now to be scattered and fought for among the top contenders, but that route does not offer any names on the scale of Crawford.
