Terence Crawford addresses future after historic win over Canelo Alvarez

Yet in the immediate aftermath, the focus quickly shifted from the magnitude of the win to what comes next. 

Crawford addresses immediate future

With his legacy already secured, many wondered whether Crawford might consider retirement at the pinnacle of his career. When asked if this could be his last fight, he remained deliberately cautious.

“I don’t know,” Crawford said, via Sky Sports. “I got to sit down with my team and we’re going to talk about it.”

"I just want to say thank you to all of the supporters, thank you to all the haters, I appreciate every one of you all. You made this a great event."

That uncertainty leaves the door open to several possibilities. A rematch with Alvarez would be a blockbuster event, provided the Mexican star pushes for a shot at redemption. 

Moving down to middleweight is another option, the division Crawford bypassed, with champions such as Janibek Alimkhanuly, Carlos Adames and Erislandy Lara presenting intriguing challenges at 160 pounds.

Equally, retirement is a genuine possibility. After dominating from lightweight, unifying at light-welterweight and welterweight and now conquering super-middleweight, Crawford has little left to prove.

Walking away now would allow him to leave the sport at the very top, with his legacy intact and his achievements unparalleled.

A win-win scenario

What is certain is that Crawford’s win over Alvarez has elevated him into a different stratosphere, with many calling it the performance that cements his standing as one of the modern era’s finest fighters.

For now, Crawford has promised only that the decision will come after reflection with those closest to him. Whatever he chooses, another superfight, a new challenge at middleweight or retirement, his latest triumph ensures that he will be remembered as a generational talent whose name belongs among boxing’s all-time elite.