Terence Crawford’s Future in Boxing: Trainer Weighs In

Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, the trainer of Terence Crawford, has given his perspective on the remaining number of fights for the Omaha-born boxer before he retires.

Earlier in the month, Crawford solidified his legacy by securing a unanimous decision victory against Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas, achieving the title of undisputed super middleweight champion.

The 37-year-old Crawford, boasting an unblemished record, triumphed over the Mexican boxing icon in front of a crowd of over 70,000 Alvarez supporters at Allegiant Stadium, succeeding after advancing two weight divisions.

The judges’ scorecards displayed 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113, all in favor of Crawford, who maintains an unblemished record of 42 wins and 0 losses, including 31 knockouts.

Crawford’s victory marks him as the first male boxer to clinch undisputed titles across three weight divisions, previously achieving this feat at super-lightweight and welterweight.

Following the match, discussions arose regarding Crawford’s future plans, with the boxer himself open to the possibility of retirement.

However, McIntyre suggests that Crawford might engage in ‘two or three’ additional fights before concluding his career.

McIntyre stated, “He made it seem effortless. He has two or three more fights left in him. We’ll put in even more effort during the training camp.”

Reports indicate that ‘Bud’ might consider moving down to the middleweight division upon his return to the ring next year, potentially setting up a match against Janibek Alimkhanuly, the unified WBO and IBF middleweight champion.

Alimkhanuly has conveyed his strong desire to face Crawford in the ring in the future.