2 minutes ago

Terence Crawford Explains Why MMA Was Never an Option

“They don’t pay enough,” Crawford said when asked about MMA. “You get messed up…wrestling, kicking, elbows—you can have it,” he added. 'Bud' retired in December 2025 at 42-0, walking away as a three-division undisputed champion. Despite wrestling experience, Crawford (42-0) said MMA’s physical toll and lower pay never made sense, adding he leaves boxing “with nothing left to prove.”