BETTER THAN THE GOATS? HOW TERENCE CRAWFORD’S THREE-DIVISION UNDISPUTED RECORD CHANGES BOXING HISTORY FOREVER
Terence Crawford retires a perfect 42-0. Andre Ward hails the Omaha native as an all-time great after his win over Canelo Alvarez.
Terence Crawford's been getting tons of love since he stepped away from boxing. Lots of folks are calling the Omaha guy one of the best. He beat pretty much everyone and hardly ever looked like he was in trouble.
He's had some big wins these last few years, like against Errol Spence Jr., Israil Madrimov, and Canelo Alvarez. It's hard to say anything bad about Crawford. Andre Ward, the former champ in two weight classes, recently gave his thoughts on Crawford and his win over Canelo when he was chatting with Carl Froch on Froch on Fighting.
Carl Froch asked Andre Ward what he thought about Terence Crawford retiring: I dig it. What else is there to do? How much cash does anyone even need? How many more training camps? How many more punches? Ward replied.
When asked what he thinks of Crawford as a fighter, Ward said, For sure, he's one of the best.
Carl Froch then gave props to Crawford but said he thought Crawford vs. Canelo would be closer. Ward then broke down the fight: Crawford was just too much. He was ready. He wanted that win. He didn't want to lose like that. You get in there, and he's better than Canelo thought. "He's stronger, and he hits harder too," said Ward.
Terence Crawford's Legacy
When fans look back on Terence Crawford’s career, they'll probably remember the Spence and Canelo wins. But people should always talk about Crawford's skill set.
He was a great switch-hitter who could figure opponents out mid-fight and switch things up. His counterpunching and power helped him beat tough guys like Ricky Burns and Viktor Postol. His win over Spence was a total beatdown of another great fighter. Crawford was just too fast and accurate; Spence Jr. hasn't fought since.
Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) retired at the top and will always be mentioned with the legends like Muhammad Ali, Rocky Marciano, and Sugar Ray Leonard.
THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING
Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.
Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.
Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.
“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”
Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”
Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.
This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.
Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.
CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28
Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.
Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.
Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.
Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.
It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.
On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.
Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.
Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.
Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before.