TERENCE CRAWFORD has once again doubled down on the prospect of retirement following a masterclass against Canelo Alvarez.
The Omaha switch-hitter became the undisputed king of the super-middleweights last Sunday with a clinical display against the face of boxing.
EPATerence Crawford threw down with Canelo Alvarez in a historic super-middleweight showdown last weekend[/caption]
‘Bud’ dethroned the Mexican great to become a three-weight undisputed championGETTY
GETTYThe Ohama switch-hitter hinted that he may retire from boxing after his historic win[/caption]
Crawford dominated the Mexican across 12 straight rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory and become an undisputed champion in a THIRD weight class.
But he opened the door to retirement just moments after his stunning dethroning of the former pound-for-pound king.
And he has once again insisted that his Sin City showdown against Canelo could very well be his swansong.
During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, he said of potentially bringing down the curtain on his Hall of Fame career: “I don’t know.
“Like I said before, I’ll talk with my team, my family, and we’ll see what happens.
“It could’ve been my last fight. I don’t want to say just yet.”
Crawford could opt to rematch Canelo – who has two fights left on his deal with Riyadh season – and bank another mega payday before riding off into the sunset.
And a shot at avenging only his third career defeat is something Canelo would very much welcome.
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Canelo Alvarez is open to having a rematch with Terence CrawfordGETTY
He said: “Like I said to him, I feel great to share the ring with great fighters like him.
“And if we do it again, it’s going to be great.
“But you know what? I’m glad to share the ring with great fighters. And I’m glad to be here.”
The Guadalajara gladiator added: “I already did a lot in boxing. I [have] already accomplished a lot in boxing.
“My legacy is already there. … I feel great, I feel strong.”
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