Terence Crawford, one of boxing's most accomplished fighters, recently commented on the possibility of an exhibition match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Despite his record-retirement against Canelo Alvarez at age 38, Crawford's words caused quite a stir among fans and enthusiasts.
With an unblemished 42-0 record upon retirement, Crawford firmly set his legacy in stone by defeating Canelo Alvarez. During a recent interview, he reflected on a hypothetical bout with Mayweather. "It'd be a good chess match. Floyd's one of the greatest at playing chess, so it'd be a game of who's gonna out-think who," Crawford speculated. While some fans might relish the fantasy matchup between these two boxing legends, Crawford quickly turned down the idea of an actual fight happening. He confidently stated, "Nah man. Floyd is old. Floyd is done."
Mayweather, with his perfect [50-0 career record](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Mayweather_Jr.), showed no signs of putting on the gloves for competitive contests either. However, rumors floated about him possibly having another go at [Manny Pacquiao](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Pacquiao), as Pacquiao returned to boxing in 2025 with his bout ending in a [draw against Mario Barrios](https://www.secondsout.com/news/manny-pacquiaos-surprise-return-to-the-ring-in-2025-results-in-a-draw-against-mario-barrios-2990566). A rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao remains speculative yet intriguing to their loyal fanbase.
Crawford's remarks provide insights into how fighters reflect on potential fantasy matches after cementing their legacies in the ring. While these legendary names pique interest around possible comebacks or exhibitions, they acknowledge that time waits for no one – not even champions like them.
