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The Financial Knockout: How Terence Crawford Earned $90 Million in the Boxing Ring
In a momentous announcement that has sent ripples through the boxing world, Terence Crawford, the legendary boxer known as “Bud”, has called time on an illustrious career that saw him remain unbeaten across 17 years. The Omaha-born fighter, who clinched an historic win against Canelo Alvarez in September, bows out with an impeccable 42-0-0 record.
Crawford's career, hailed by ESPN as one that cements his place among the all-time boxing greats, featured victories that earned him title belts across five divisions. Renowned for his skill, dedication, and the finesse with which he dominated his opponents, Crawford's journey in the ring has been nothing short of spectacular, amassing an unknown fortune in the process, though his earnings are speculated to be substantial.
Reflecting on his decision to hang up his gloves, Crawford shared a heartfelt message in a video on social media, acknowledging the inevitability of retirement for every fighter but noting the uncertainty around its timing. “Every fighter knows this moment will come,” he said, underlining the poignant reality of the sport.
While the exact figures are hard to pinpoint, according to The Sporting News, Crawford's earnings took a giant leap following his bout with Alvarez, allegedly pocketing around $50 million, boosting his career earnings to an estimated conservative total of $90 million. This figure includes the tens of millions made in earlier fights, although the exact sum remains undisclosed.
Crawford's impact on the sport goes beyond his financial achievements. Boxing statistics giant CompuBox highlighted his effectiveness in the ring, with Crawford landing an average of 13.2 punches per round across 257 rounds fought, according to BoxRec. This finesse translated to an estimated total of 3,392 punches landed over his entire career.
Analysing his career earnings, based on the aforementioned $90 million, Crawford's financial gains per punch, per round, and per fight are astonishing, especially when juxtaposed with the median income of an American household, as reported by the Census Bureau at $83,730. The comparison underscores not just the financial rewards of his boxing prowess but also the extraordinary nature of his career.
As Crawford steps away from the ring, his legacy as a fighter who earned more than four times the median U.S. household income in every round and over 25 times per fight, remains unparalleled. While the average household might never reach such financial heights, it also, unlike Crawford, does not face the physical demands and risks associated with achieving such financial and sporting success. Crawford's retirement marks the end of a remarkable chapter in boxing history, celebrating a career that combined skill, bravery, and financial acumen in equal measure.
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