Terence “Bud” Crawford is one of the most successful and multidivision champions in boxing history. He attained world champion status in a record four weight classes-from lightweight to super middleweight-from being an scintillating amateur through to being an invincible professional because of his unrivaled skills, unparalleled drive, and tireless efforts in pursuance of excellence.
Early Life and Amateur Beginning
Crawford was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 28, 1987. He would be exposed to boxing early in life and make a pretty good impression through the amateur circuit, holding a record of 58 wins, 12 losses. But such great talent means that he barely missed qualification into the Beijing Olympics of 2008, and hastened the decision to go professional later in the same year.
Rise through the professional ranks
The professional debut on March 14th, 2008, by Crawford was the teaser to an illustrious career, as he showed his power in securing titles in multiple weight classes:
Unbeaten and fearsome, Lightweight: Crawford has been the WBO holder since beating Ricky Burns via outpointment in 2014 to capture the title. He’s defended the same just once before later making his move.
Light Welterweight (140 lbs): Crawford was the undisputed champion in this division, seeing as he had been in possession of the unified WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, and WBO titles.
Welterweight: 147 lbs, he continued his rise as he unified the division by defeating Errol Spence Jr. in 2023 to become the first male boxer in the four-belt era to win titles in two weight classes.
Light Middleweight (154 lbs): Crawford went further to the WBA light middleweight title when he defeated Israil Madrimov in August 2024 for his fourth championship across different weight divisions.
Notable Fights And Achievements
During his career, Crawford made some of the most memorable performances:
Vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa (2014): This win against unbeaten Gamboa sealed Crawford’s rise to prominence as one of the rising stars. Vs. Jeff Horn (2018): The loss by Horn meant Crawford came out with the WBO welterweight title, adding to the feathers already in the cap of his supremacy.
Errol Spence Jr. (2023): A highly hyped bout that eventually saw Crawford unify the welterweight division, forever placing his name among the all-time greats in the sport.
Upcoming Challenges
A future blockbuster fight awaits Crawford’s challenge to Canelo Alvarez on September 13, 2025, in Las Vegas. He will go up in division-a whole 14 pounds-to challenge Alvarez for the unified super middleweight titles, a testament to his ambition and desire to further etch his name in boxing history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terence Crawford’s style in the ring?
Crawford is a switch hitter, moving smoothly into southpaw from his orthodox stance, making him a formidable and probably unpredictable opponent.
Has Terence Crawford ever lost a professional fight?
No, Crawford has never lost a professional fight in his career.
What are some of Crawford’s biggest wins?
Some of the biggest wins in Crawford’s career include those against Yuriorkis Gamboa, Jeff Horn, and Errol Spence Jr.
