Terence Crawford's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Terence Crawford.

Terence Crawford is a retired American professional boxer celebrated for his undefeated record and historic achievements. He won 18 major world championships across five weight classes, from lightweight to super middleweight. Crawford made history as the first male boxer to become a three-weight undisputed world champion, holding undisputed titles at light welterweight, welterweight, and super middleweight. Notably, in the four-belt era, he was the first male boxer to achieve undisputed status in two and three divisions and the first to unify both light welterweight and welterweight divisions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

March 14, 2008: Professional Debut

On March 14, 2008, Terence Crawford made his professional boxing debut as a lightweight, defeating Brian Cummings by knockout in the first round.

March 4, 2014: Key to the City and Terence "Bud" Crawford Day

On March 4, 2014, just three days after defeating Ricky Burns, Crawford was honored with the Key to the City of Omaha, Nebraska. The Omaha City Council also declared March 4, 2014, as Terence "Bud" Crawford Day.

June 28, 2014: First Title Defense Against Yuriorkis Gamboa

On June 28, 2014, Terence Crawford made his first title defense against Yuriorkis Gamboa in Omaha, Nebraska. This was only the second title fight ever held in Omaha since 1972.

2014: TKO Victory Over Gamboa

In 2014, Terence Crawford secured a TKO victory over Yuriorkis Gamboa in front of a sold-out hometown crowd. At the time of stoppage, Crawford was ahead on the judges' scorecards and landed 146 of 348 punches (42 percent). The show peaked at 1.286 million viewers, the highest-rated HBO Boxing After Dark telecast of the year.

2014: Won WBO Lightweight Title

In 2014, Terence Crawford traveled overseas to face Ricky Burns and won the WBO lightweight title, marking his first world championship.

2014: Named Fighter of the Year

In 2014, Terence Crawford was named 'Fighter of the Year' by ESPN and the Boxing Writers Association of America, after his victory over Ricky Burns.

2014: Named Fighter of the Year by BWAA and ESPN

In 2014, Terence Crawford was named Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) and ESPN.

2015: Claimed WBO Light Welterweight Title

In 2015, Terence Crawford moved up to light welterweight and defeated Thomas Dulorme to claim the vacant WBO light welterweight title.

2016: Stopped Molina in Omaha

In 2016, Terence Crawford stopped John Molina in the eighth round in Omaha. After the fight, Crawford stated he felt he should be the 2016 'Fighter of the Year'.

October 2017: Ranked Top Pound-for-Pound Boxer by BWAA

From October 2017 to May 2018, Terence Crawford was recognized as the world's top pound-for-pound boxer by the BWAA.

2017: Became Undisputed Light Welterweight Champion

In 2017, Terence Crawford became the undisputed light welterweight champion, the first since Kostya Tszyu in 2004.

2017: Named Fighter of the Year by ESPN

In 2017, Terence Crawford was named Fighter of the Year by ESPN.

May 2018: End of Top Pound-for-Pound Ranking by BWAA

In May 2018, Terence Crawford's period as the world's top pound-for-pound boxer by the BWAA came to an end.

August 2018: Street Renamed in Honor

In August 2018, Larimore Avenue, where Terence Crawford grew up, was renamed Terence "Bud" Crawford Street.

June 2022: Recognized as Top Pound-for-Pound Boxer by BWAA

In June 2022, Terence Crawford was again recognized as the world's top pound-for-pound boxer by the BWAA.

July 2023: Ranked Top Pound-for-Pound Boxer by The Ring

From July 2023 to May 2024, Terence Crawford was recognized as the world's top pound-for-pound boxer by The Ring.

2023: Became Undisputed Welterweight Champion

In 2023, Terence Crawford defeated Errol Spence Jr. to become the undisputed welterweight champion, a title that hadn't been achieved since Zab Judah in 2006.

May 2024: End of Top Pound-for-Pound Ranking by The Ring

In May 2024, Terence Crawford's period as the world's top pound-for-pound boxer by The Ring came to an end.

2024: Became Four-Division World Champion

In 2024, Terence Crawford moved up to light middleweight and defeated Israil Madrimov, making him a four-division world champion.

May 2025: Keynote Speaker and Spirit of the Maverick Award

In May 2025, the University of Nebraska Omaha invited Terence Crawford to be the keynote speaker at the commencement ceremony. After delivering his speech, he was honored with the inaugural Spirit of the Maverick award.

September 27, 2025: Second Parade After Victory

On September 27, 2025, the city of Omaha held a second parade for Terence Crawford, following his victory over Canelo Álvarez, to celebrate becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion. The celebration drew roughly 100,000 supporters, and Mayor John Ewing Jr. presented Crawford with another key to the city.

November 2025: Featured on The Ring Magazine Cover

Terence Crawford was a featured cover athlete on The Ring magazine's November 2025 issue.

December 2025: Recognized as Top Pound-for-Pound Boxer by The Ring

From September to December 2025, Terence Crawford was recognized as the world's top pound-for-pound boxer by The Ring.

2025: Won Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship

In 2025, Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez to capture the undisputed super middleweight championship.

2025: Awards and Rankings in 2025

In 2025, Terence Crawford was named Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) and ESPN, and by The Ring magazine. Additionally, The Ring magazine ranked him as the third-greatest pound-for-pound boxer of the 21st century.