Dana White claims Terence Crawford could return for select boxing matchups
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:04 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White suggested in a recent podcast appearance that retired boxer Terence Crawford could be persuaded to return to the ring for the right fight. Crawford, who holds a 42-0 professional record, announced his retirement in December last year following a victory over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. Despite his time away from the sport, the 38-year-old fighter recently used social media to propose a potential bout against Jaron “Boots” Ennis. Ennis, who is currently undefeated at 36-0, publicly accepted the challenge on the social media platform X. White indicated that he remains open to facilitating a return for Crawford within the Zuffa Boxing framework if a compelling matchup is identified. The exchange marks the first time since his retirement that Crawford has openly expressed interest in a specific opponent.
- •Dana White stated on the Night Cap podcast that Terence Crawford might end his retirement for the right fight.
- •Terence Crawford announced his retirement in December last year following a win against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
- •Terence Crawford challenged Jaron “Boots” Ennis to a fight on social media on September 10, 2026.
- •Jaron “Boots” Ennis publicly agreed to the proposed matchup on X.
- •Terence Crawford holds an undefeated professional boxing record of 42-0.
- 4:04 AMSherdog — Dana White says Terence Crawford would fight again under one condition
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White says Terence Crawford would fight again under one condition
"Dana White claims Terence Crawford might return to the squared circle for the right matchup.
"Dana White claims Terence Crawford might return to the squared circle for the right matchup.
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External links- SherdogSep 11, 2026, 4:04 AMDana White says Terence Crawford would fight again under one condition
Dana White claims Terence Crawford might return to the squared circle for the right matchup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 4:04 AMDana White says Terence Crawford would fight again under one condition
Dana White claims Terence Crawford might return to the squared circle for the right matchup.
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