Terence Crawford Highlights Toughest Fight and All‑Time Favorites

Undefeated boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford said his June 28 2014 WBO lightweight title defense against Cuban Olympic champion Yuriorkis Gamboa was the most difficult bout of his career. He cited Gamboa’s experience, Olympic gold medal and the pressure of fighting in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, where he earned a ninth‑round technical knockout before a sold‑out crowd.

Crawford also shared his all‑time top‑five fighter list, naming three former heavyweight champions—Muhammad Ali, Roy Jones Jr. and Joe Louis—among the legends he admires. The Omaha native recently announced his retirement after compiling a 42‑win, 0‑loss record that includes an undisputed super‑middleweight title.

These reflections were given in separate interviews, underscoring Crawford’s view of his own legacy and the opponents who shaped it.