Ryan Garcia Targets Retired Terence Crawford for Potential Ring Return
Updated on September 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM

A Challenge to a Retired Champion
Ryan Garcia has openly designated Terence Crawford as one of his primary targets for a future bout. This pursuit draws notable attention across the sport, given that the American champion has officially stepped away from professional boxing and remains in retirement.
These ambitions follow Garcia's recent performance against Conor Benn, whom he defeated inside the distance via stoppage. That decisive victory reinforced the Californian fighter's drive to seek out marquee matchups in the sport.
Debating the Face of Boxing
The attention surrounding this potential clash highlights the ongoing debate regarding the true face of modern boxing. While Crawford represents elite ring accomplishments and peer respect, Garcia commands significant mainstream popularity and commercial reach.
It remains uncertain whether these callouts will convince Terence Crawford to return to the ring. Despite continued pursuit from several high-profile contenders eager to face him, the retired champion has not confirmed any official plans to resume his fighting career.
Sources
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- Former world champion says Ryan Garcia can ‘hurt’ and beat Terence Crawford (Opens in a new tab)Boxing News Online · Consulted on 17 Sept 2026
- Terence Crawford Earned The Respect But Ryan Garcia Owns The Audience (Opens in a new tab)Boxing News 24 · Consulted on 17 Sept 2026