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Keith Thurman details behind the scenes conversation with Terence Crawford on potential comeback

has been linked to a return to the sport throughout 2026 and now former unified welterweight world champion Keith Thurman has revealed an off-camera conversation that he had with the 39-year-old, discussing a potential comeback. Crawford overcame Canelo Alvarez last…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 12:44 AM
Keith Thurman details behind the scenes conversation with Terence Crawford on potential comeback
Key Things to Know
  • Keith Thurman revealed Terence Crawford denied wanting to return to boxing during a private conversation.
  • Thurman stated that he, Andre Ward, and Shakur Stevenson did not believe Crawford's claims of retirement contentment.
  • Crawford previously announced his retirement three months after defeating Canelo Alvarez to capture an undisputed title.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Keith Thurman shared details of an off-camera conversation with Terence Crawford regarding a potential comeback to the boxing ring. Speaking to FightHype, Thurman revealed that Crawford denied any intention to return, stating that there was no purpose for a comeback. However, Thurman, alongside Andre Ward and Shakur Stevenson, was skeptical of Crawford's claims of being fully retired.

Crawford retired after defeating Canelo Alvarez to become a three-division undisputed champion, but rumors have linked him to Jaron Ennis. Meanwhile, Thurman is preparing for a December bout against Vergil Ortiz.

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