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Bud Crawford says Boxing fight night bigger event with more pressure than Super Bowl, reflects on historical career, regrets, accountability, fatherhood and if there's a number that could get him back into ring?

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Sports, Football, Society & Culture

4.93.1K Ratings

🗓️ 3 February 2026

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Super Bowl week is about the culmination of blood, sweat and tears with the best teams going at it and crowning a new NFL champion. This episode is a conversation with someone who knows a lot about what it takes to be at the top of a sport and the will to win at all costs...retiring with a perfect 42-0 boxing record, Terrance "Bud" Crawford joins The Pivot for a powerful, reflective conversation about legacy, purpose, and what comes next. Without hesitation, Bud tells Ryan that fight night between two top boxers is bigger and more pressure than the Super Bowl and explains why he sees it as such. Describing his journey in detail and how he defied the odds as a kid from the streets of Omaha to the mountaintop of boxing 🥊 Bud opens up about his decision to step away from the ring, revisiting a career defined by record-breaking fights, historic championships, and defying the odds to become an undisputed world champion. He speaks with honesty how he didn't have all the same opportunities as the big names in the sport yet he prevailed as the best to do it in his era. He is the first male in the modern four-belt era to become an undisputed world champion in three different weight divisions and highly regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the history of the sport- with his win over Canelo Álvarez widely seen as a defining achievement and one of boxing’s signature performances. Bud breaks down the mindset that carried him through adversity, the moments that shaped him as a fighter, and the pride he takes in representing his city and his people at the highest level. Beyond the belts and accolades, Bud talks fatherhood, growth, and why family has always been his true north. He also shares why he believes boxing is in good hands, offering respect and insight on the next generation ready to carry the sport forward. Channing asks if there is a number that could get him to return to the ring, and his answer is surprising but also extremely telling of who he is as a man. This conversation is an exploration of greatness, resilience, and a life built with intention showing that anything is possible. Whether you’re a boxing diehard or a fan of real stories about perseverance and purpose, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Pivot Family, don't forget to comment, like and hit the subscribe button, we love hearing from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

I could intro this one with one sentence. Today's guest, the fighter of the decade, Terrence, Bud,

0:06.2

Crawford. But instead, I'll do my job. You'll learn today that he's truly retired, and he'll let you

0:12.3

know why greats like Muhammad Ali played a role in that decision. Outside of that, though,

0:18.3

Bud had accomplished everything he wanted to.

0:23.9

I mean, dude checked off his goals one by one.

0:27.6

So much so, he wasn't even celebrating the wins any longer.

0:29.0

So what's left?

0:33.1

We talk his biggest fights for both him and the boxing world and why he never had to behave like the baddest dude in the arena to prove it against fighters

0:38.6

like Errol Spence and stars like Canelo Alvarez.

0:42.3

The future of boxing is bright, and we learned that this weekend when Shakur Stevenson

0:47.1

had a huge win over Teofimo Lopez.

0:50.1

By the way, speaking of difficult, what's harder?

0:53.7

Winning a Super Bowl or a big fight in a championship belt?

0:58.7

I think you know where Bud stands on this, but his explanation is golden and sort of disrespectful.

1:06.5

He was extremely forthright about his personal life, about his relationships, and his children.

1:12.7

And we landed in a beautiful space where Bud said he wants all of his children to know

1:18.9

that he loves them and he wants them.

1:21.5

The Newly Crown, 2025, Fighter of the Year, believed that his name belongs with the

1:26.1

greats of every era. Names like Jones Jr.,

1:29.1

Pachial, Mayweather, and I believe his speech said it all. The boy from Nebraska has proved

1:35.3

that anything is possible. So tighten your gloves and keep your hands high because this is a banger

1:41.2

with Terrence Bud Crawford starting on the pivot right now. Got the key. Only fidging I can trust. Trust. Limon it. Nick's stomach kind pinning it.

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