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Terence Crawford retirement speculation

Overview

Speculation regarding the retirement of undefeated boxer Terence Crawford has been met with conflicting perspectives. Trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre has dismissed comeback rumors, stating that Crawford is finished with professional fighting. McIntyre clarified that recent training footage was for fitness maintenance and assisting another fighter, rather than preparing for a return to the ring, noting, ‘Bud done, man. He said he done.’

In contrast, boxing analyst Tim Bradley suggested that a return could be possible under specific circumstances. Following Crawford’s December retirement after defeating Canelo Alvarez, Bradley argued that Crawford might only be enticed back if Jaron Ennis becomes the undisputed middleweight champion. While Ennis recently claimed the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles, Bradley maintains that Ennis would need to move up to the 160-pound division and secure all major titles to create a compelling reason for Crawford to compete again.

Entities

Terence Crawford · Jaron Ennis · Tim Bradley · Brian McIntyre · Errol Spence Jr.

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Terence Crawford retirement hinges on Jaron Ennis middleweight success

    Tim Bradley claims Terence Crawford may only return to boxing if Jaron Ennis moves up to the middleweight division and becomes the undisputed champion.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Terence Crawford trainer denies comeback rumors

    Trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre has shut down rumors of a Terence Crawford comeback, stating the undefeated champion is retired and that recent gym sessions are merely for fitness and helping other fighters.

Sources

boxingnews.com · boxingnewsonline.net · cashonyourmobile.net.au · complex.com