Terence Crawford May Continue Career Following Canelo Victory, Trainer Suggests

After cementing his legacy as a three-weight undisputed world champion, the boxing world is now left wondering: what’s next for Terence “Bud” Crawford?

The Omaha native has already conquered three divisions—super-lightweight (140lbs), welterweight (147lbs), and most recently, super-middleweight (168lbs)—where he shocked the world by defeating long-reigning champion Canelo Alvarez. On September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Crawford delivered a masterclass performance, dismantling the Mexican superstar and walking away with all four major world titles.

Just yesterday, Crawford marked his 38th birthday with a celebratory parade in his hometown, basking in the glory of what many are calling the finest outing of his career. Despite edging closer to 40, his dominant display against Canelo has reignited debates over whether he’ll retire at the top or continue chasing history.

“He made it look so easy,” said his trainer Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre in an interview with Fight Hub TV. “He’s probably got two or three more [fights] in him. Training camp was probably harder.”

Rumors have already begun swirling about Crawford’s next move. One possibility? Dropping down to middleweight (160lbs) in pursuit of becoming a six-weight world champion—a rare achievement shared only by legends Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya.

The middleweight scene is currently lacking star power, and Crawford’s presence could provide a much-needed jolt. However, standing in his way would be unified champion Janibek Alimkhanuly of Kazakhstan, who holds the IBF and WBO titles at 160lbs.

Would such a move be realistic?

“If he wanted to do it, it’d be a challenge,” McIntyre said. “If you want to test yourself, I don’t mind.”