For many fans, Terence Crawford’s decision to retire still feels surreal. The Omaha native looked every bit like the best fighter in the world on Sept. 13, when he outclassed Canelo Alvarez at super middleweight. The performance not only silenced doubts about Crawford’s ability to jump divisions it capped a historic run that saw him become the first male fighter of the four-belt era to achieve undisputed status in three separate weight classes.
And yet, shortly after reaching a summit no boxer before him had touched, Crawford walked away.
Speaking recently with popular online streamer Adin Ross, Crawford explained that while fans may struggle to understand his timing, the math is simple.