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 who fought from 2008 to 2025, maintaining an undefeated record. He secured 18 major world championships across five weight classes, from lightweight to super middleweight. Notably, he achieved undisputed championships in the light welterweight, welterweight, and super middleweight divisions, making him only the second male boxer to become a three-weight undisputed world champion. Crawford stands out as the first male boxer in the four-belt era to attain undisputed status in two and three divisions and the first to be undisputed at both light welterweight and welterweight.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: TKO Victory Against Gamboa

In 2014, Terence Crawford secured a TKO victory against Yuriorkis Gamboa in front of a sold-out hometown crowd. The show topped out at 1.286 million viewers and it was the highest-rated HBO Boxing After Dark telecast of the year.

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 (BWAA), recognizing his achievements after dethroning Burns.

2014: Won WBO Lightweight Title

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

2015: Claimed Vacant 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.

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 2004, and the first boxer to simultaneously hold all four major world titles since 2005.

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 reign as the world's top pound-for-pound boxer by the BWAA came to an end.

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, the first since 2006.

2023: Parade After Welterweight Championship

In 2023, the city of Omaha held a parade in Terence Crawford's honor after he won the undisputed welterweight championship. The event drew thousands of supporters.

May 2024: Received Best Fighter/Boxer ESPY Award

In May 2024, Terence Crawford received the Best Fighter/Boxer ESPY Award, honoring his achievements in the sport.

2024: Became Four-Division World Champion

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

May 2025: University of Nebraska Omaha Commencement Speaker

In May 2025, Terence Crawford was invited to be the keynote speaker at the University of Nebraska Omaha's commencement ceremony. He was also honored with the inaugural Spirit of the Maverick award.

September 27, 2025: Second Parade After Álvarez Victory

On September 27, 2025, Omaha held a second parade in Terence Crawford's honor after his victory over Canelo 'Álvarez', drawing about 100,000 supporters. Mayor John Ewing Jr. presented Crawford with another key to the city.

November 2025: Crawford Featured on The Ring Magazine Cover

In November 2025, Terence Crawford was featured on the cover of The Ring magazine.

December 2025: End of Top Pound-for-Pound Ranking by The Ring

In December 2025, Terence Crawford was no longer recognized as the world's top pound-for-pound boxer by The Ring.

2025: Captured Undisputed Super Middleweight Championship

In 2025, Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision to capture the undisputed super middleweight championship, becoming one of only six male boxers in history to win world titles in five divisions.