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Terence Crawford Biography: Childhood, Career and Net Worth

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  • Terence Crawford is one of the best boxers of his generation
  • In 2023, he defeated Errol Spence Jr. via TKO to become the first boxer to hold all four major titles in two weight classes
  • The 37-year-old returns to action this Saturday when he takes on Canelo Alvarez in one of the biggest fights of 2025

With the boxing world preparing for the Canelo vs Crawford, we’ve decided to explore everything there’s to know on Terence Crawford biography.

Terence Crawford is one of the best boxers of his generation. The 37-year-old Nebraska native competes across multiple weight divisions and has held multiple world championships. He is the first male boxer in the four-belt era to capture the undisputed championship in two divisions.

Crawford last fought in August 2024, defeating Israil Madrimov to win the WBA and vacant WBO interim light middleweight titles. He is expected to step into the ring this coming Saturday when he takes on Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in Las Vegas.

Terence Crawford

Terence Crawford. Photo/ Sky Sports.

Terence Crawford Biography

Full name Terence Allan Crawford
Source of wealth Boxing
Age 37
Birth Place Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Height 1.73m
Nationality American
Date of Birth September 28, 1987
Occupation Boxer
Marital status Unmarried

Earnings History

Terence Crawford has made millions from his professional boxing career. His earnings started to skyrocket in February 2016 when he received $1.21 million after defeating Hank Lundy. Five months later, he received $1.3 million for his victory over Viktor Postol.

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Crawford has never earned less than $3 million for his fights since 2018. According to sources such as Celebrity Net Worth, the American made $25 million from the fight against Errol Spense Jr. His career earnings is estimated to be $51 million as of the time of writing.

Personal Life

This part of Terence Crawford biography explores his life outside boxing. To begin with, his full name is Terence Allan Crawford. He was born on September 28, 1997, in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. He has two sisters; Latisha and Shawntay. Crawford comes from a humble background and grew up in a neighborhood known for crime and violence.

Moving on to his marital life, the boxing star stated that he has never been married. However, he revealed during an interview with Piers Morgan that he has seven children, as per Bloody Elbow.

Career

Terence Crawford had a rough childhood and was often involved in physical altercations. He was kicked out of five different schools and found solace in boxing at the C.W. Boxing Club. He fought 70 official amateur bouts and then turned professional in 2008.

Crawford announced his arrival in the pro scene in style by recording a knockout win over Brian Cummings. He won his first title in 2014 after defeating Ricky Burns. He defended the WBO lightweight champion six times and then added then added the WBA and WBC lightweight titles to his list of championships.

The American boxer moved up to welterweight in 2016 and won the WBO welterweight title that same year. He made history in 2018 by becoming the first boxer to win world titles in four weight classes after beating Jeff Horn to win the WBO welterweight championship.

In 2023, Crawford defeated Errol Spence Jr. via TKO to become the first boxer to hold all four major titles in two weight classes. The 37-year-old returns to action this Saturday when he takes on Canelo Alvarez in one of the biggest fights of 2025.

Terence Crawford

Terence Crawford biography. Photo/ ESPN UK.

Luxury Collection

Terence Crawford has an estimated net worth of $20 million, making him one of the richest boxers in the world. The majority of his fortune comes from boxing but he also earns through endorsements. Crawford has a long-standing endorsement deal with the sports equipment brand Everlast.

The legendary boxer lives in Omaha, Nebraska. The exact details about his house are unknown, including the amount he paid to acquire it. Crawford leads a luxurious lifestyle and drives some of the most expensive cars, including Hummer H2, Mercedes-AMG G63, GMC Sierra and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

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FAQs

How many times did Terence Crawford lose?

Crawford is yet to lose since turning pro.

How much money has Terence Crawford made?

Crawford has made $51 million for his boxing career.

Are Canelo and Crawford fighting? 

Yes, the two stars collide this Saturday, September 13.

Where is Terence Crawford from?

Crawford was born in Omaha, Nebraska.

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