Eddie Hearn: Terence Crawford Likely Retiring

Promoter Eddie Hearn believes Terence Crawford may have fought his last bout following his victory over Israil Madrimov, suggesting that Crawford is only interested in a high-profile fight against Canelo Alvarez. Hearn argues that Crawford has become accustomed to earning substantial paychecks and is unlikely to engage in fights that do not meet his financial expectations, particularly against younger fighters like Vergil Ortiz and Jaron Ennis. Despite Crawford's recent success, including becoming a four-belt champion, his inactivity—averaging one fight per year since 2020—raises concerns about his future in the sport. Hearn indicated that while Crawford might be open to fighting again, he is likely to wait for a lucrative opportunity rather than take on lesser opponents. There is speculation that Crawford could retire unbeaten, similar to Andre Ward, if the desired Canelo fight does not materialize. As such, the future remains uncertain for Crawford, who at 36 years old may choose to step back from the ring altogether.