Terence Crawford’s 2026 October welterweight undisputed pursuit

Crawford remains the most dominant force in the sport

Terence Crawford maintains a 42-0 record with 31 knockouts after his September 13, 2025, victory over Canelo Alvarez. That unanimous decision win at Allegiant Stadium made him the first male boxer to capture undisputed titles in three different weight classes. He weighed 167.5 pounds for that super middleweight bout. While he once considered a move to 160 pounds to become a four-division undisputed king, the sudden suspension of Janibek Alimkhanuly after failing a PED test completely altered his immediate plans to chase greatness at middleweight. Crawford remains the most dominant force in the sport. Since his contract with Errol Spence Jr. no longer contains a rematch clause, a return to the welterweight division for another undisputed run remains a possibility. His career earnings reached at least $90 million after his $50 million payday from the Alvarez fight. Before that, he earned roughly $40 million in earlier purses, including $3.625 million from a victory over Jose Benavidez Jr. and $1.5 million after defeating Julius Indongo. Throughout his 257 professional rounds, Crawford landed an average of 13.2 punches per round. He is 38 years old and has already conquered the super lightweight and welterweight divisions.

The Spence situation

Errol Spence Jr. returns to the ring this weekend in Sydney to fight Tim Tszyu after 36 months of inactivity. His chance to force an immediate rematch with Crawford ended when his contractual rematch clause lapsed. He told Andre Ward that his 2023 training camp was "bulls***" because his sparring partners failed to provide the necessary southpaw competition. Spence also noted that his living situation at the time was "out of whack." You already know that his "The Truth" nickname lost all credibility after the ninth-round stoppage in Las Vegas. He claims he stayed away because he would not have been ready for a rematch within a year. Will a victory over Tszyu actually repair his reputation in the welterweight division?

Spence previously held the WBC, WBA, and IBF welterweight titles. He added a WBA belt in his April 2023 win over Yordenis Ugas. He currently trains with Ronnie Shields as he prepares for this middleweight bout. His 28-0 record before the Crawford loss included 22 knockouts. The fight against Alvarez drew 70,000 people to the stadium and millions of viewers on Netflix. Alvarez, the slight favorite in that matchup, earned $150 million from the $200 million total purse.

Brian McIntyre’s Omaha gym reinvention

Brian "Bomac" McIntyre manages the B&B Sports Academy, a nonprofit he and Crawford started nearly ten years ago. McIntyre has coached Crawford since his professional debut in 2008. The facility provides more than physical training, as it includes tutoring, bullying prevention, and life skills programs for the Omaha community. The academy also provides a sanctuary where kids can access hot meals or sack lunches during the summer. The current "Give Kids a Fighting Chance" campaign aims to fund equipment like hand wraps and mouthpieces. A five dollar donation provides a student with a sandwich, juice, fruit, and a snack.

McIntyre’s vision for the gym includes expansion into wrestling, basketball, tennis, and golf. He wants the academy to be a safe haven where students can call for help if they face bullying. The program relies on community donations to provide for children who might not even want to box. The facility aims to use its resources to teach discipline and respect to at-risk youth. The bond between McIntyre and Crawford started decades ago when McIntyre fought with Crawford’s father and uncle at the CW Boxing Club. Carl Washington, who created the CW Boxing Club, provided a lifeline for McIntyre during his youth. KMTV matches the first $10,000 donated to the cause. People can donate by texting Crawford to 50155.