Having already claimed undisputed titles at junior welterweight and welterweight, Crawford ended his outstanding career by stepping up to 168 pounds and outpointing Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to become the undisputed super middleweight champion in September.

Since he hung up his gloves, the 38-year-old fighter from Omaha, Nebraska has taken the opportunity to travel the world and has been a regular ringside guest at major fights.

Crawford most recently traveled to in Egypt to watch Oleksandr Usyk defend his Ring and WBC heavyweight titles against Dutch kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven. Crawford clearly still enjoys the unique atmosphere that surrounds a big fight, but he doesn’t have any urge to get back in the ring himself.

“That’s a part of boxing. When you retire with a lot of left in the tank, they want you to come back,” Crawford told The Ring. “But, for me, I don’t have nothing to prove. I don't have nothing to gain. So therefore, you know, I'm happily retired.

“Don’t give them everything, leave with something. That way, you have it for later on for something else, so I'm happy with my decision.”

One man who has announced a comeback is Crawford’s old adversary, Errol Spence Jr.

The former unified welterweight champion hasn’t fought since July 2023, when Crawford dominated and stopped him in the ninth round of their eagerly awaited undisputed 147-pound title fight. Spence (28-1, 22 KOs) will travel to Australia to fight former WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu (27-3, 18 KOs) on July 26 (July 25 in the United States).

Spence, 36, admits that he thought long and hard about permanently retiring, but insists that the break has left him mentally and physically rejuvenated.

“I think Errol’s gonna do an amazing job,” Crawford said. “I’m looking forward to him getting back in the ring and I think he’s going to be successful in his comeback and I picked him to win.”