TLDR
- Teofimo Lopez says Terence Crawford would only return to boxing for a fight with Floyd Mayweather
- Crawford retired in December 2026 after defeating Canelo Alvarez to become three-division undisputed champion
- Many have linked Crawford to a comeback fight against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, but Lopez doubts Crawford’s interest
- Mayweather is 49 years old and hasn’t fought professionally since stopping Conor McGregor in 2017
- Crawford turned 39 in September 2026, less than a year after his retirement
Sources: boxingnewsonline.net | sports.yahoo.com
Teofimo Lopez believes Terence Crawford would only come out of retirement for one opponent: Floyd Mayweather. The three-weight world champion shared his thoughts with Ring Champs, dismissing speculation about other potential comeback fights.
“The only way he will come back is for him and Floyd,” Lopez said.
Crawford retired in December 2026 at age 38 after achieving a Hall of Fame-worthy career. The American fighter became a three-division undisputed champion by defeating Canelo Alvarez at 168 pounds.
The victory over Alvarez required Crawford to move up two weight divisions. Despite facing a clear size disadvantage, he won by unanimous decision.
Crawford announced his retirement a few months after the Alvarez fight, feeling he had nothing left to prove. He was also well compensated for his final performance.
Happy birthday to a generational great, @terencecrawford 🎉
The first and only men's boxer to become undisputed champion in three weight classes in the four-belt era 👑 pic.twitter.com/s3mtbyhDEp
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 28, 2026
Boots Ennis Links Remain Strong
Since retiring, Crawford has been repeatedly connected to a potential comeback against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Ennis became a two-division unified champion by defeating Xander Zayas in June 2026.
However, Lopez and many others doubt Crawford has any real interest in facing Ennis. The speculation continues despite no clear signs from Crawford himself.
Whether a Crawford-Ennis fight will actually happen remains uncertain. Time will tell if the retired champion has any desire to return for that particular matchup.
Lopez had previously called for a fight with Crawford himself. But he now believes the retired legend is only interested in facing another unbeaten fighter.
The Mayweather Factor
Both Crawford and Mayweather share impressive credentials as unbeaten, former five-division world champions. A prime-for-prime debate between the two fighters holds value among boxing fans.
However, the current reality makes such a fight complicated. Mayweather is now 49 years old and hasn’t fought professionally since 2017.
His last professional bout was a 10th-round stoppage of Conor McGregor. Even that fight was considered little more than a glorified exhibition match.
Mayweather has discussed a potential rematch with Manny Pacquiao. But no concrete plans have materialized for a return to professional boxing.
Crawford celebrated his 39th birthday on September 28, 2026. He has been retired for less than a year since his victory over Alvarez.
The idea of a Crawford-Mayweather fight generates interest due to their shared undefeated records. Both fighters built legendary careers across multiple weight divisions.
But the age gap and Mayweather’s long absence from professional competition create questions. Crawford retired at 38, while Mayweather last fought competitively at 40.
Lopez’s comments reflect a common belief that Crawford won’t return for just any fight. If he does come back, it would need to be for something special.
The Mayweather matchup represents the kind of legacy fight that could tempt Crawford. Two undefeated champions meeting would generate massive public interest.
For now, Crawford remains retired and has shown no public signs of planning a comeback. Whether Mayweather or any other opponent could change his mind is purely speculation at this point.
