Published Date: December 8, 2025 ✍️ Author: Global World Citizen Editorial Team 🌐 Source: GlobalWorldCitizen.com
Terence “Bud” Crawford: The Global Champion Redefining Wealth, Discipline & the Future of Boxing
Fresh off his historic victory against Canelo Álvarez—one of the greatest upsets in modern boxing—undefeated world champion Terence “Bud” Crawford is entering a new arena: global wealth building. At 38, with more than $100 million in career earnings, 31 knockouts, 18 world titles, and a reputation for discipline both inside and outside the ring, Crawford is proving that real greatness comes from more than just punches. He is building an empire—and doing it with the mindset of a global world citizen, guided by the financial wisdom of none other than Warren Buffett.
Winning the Fight of the Year — And Making Boxing History
Days before stepping into the ring with Canelo Álvarez, Crawford received an unexpected gift from WatchGuys:
A $15,000 Rolex Submariner engraved with a bold prediction—42-0.
The prediction came true.
By jumping two weight classes and defeating one of the most powerful champions in boxing, Crawford cemented his legacy among legends like Pacquiao, Usyk, and Mayweather.
His reward? A $50 million payday, pushing his lifetime boxing earnings past $100 million. But Crawford isn’t just winning fights. He’s winning financially—and strategically.
A Champion Who Treats Money Like a Weapon
Unlike many athletes who lose fortunes, Crawford plays the long game:
Over $20 million in real estate
Multiple investments in the stock market
A watch portfolio valued at $500K–$1M
80+ properties—paid for in cash
Zero reckless spending
A mindset focused on growth, not flash
He says it plainly:
“Making the money I’m making in the ring, I don’t need to rush anything.”
Even with his success, Crawford remains extremely disciplined.
He once refused to spend 99 cents extra per T-shirt for his merchandise brand.
He treats every dollar like a soldier with a mission.
His lifelong friend Steven Nelson says it best:
“He’s frugal. He believes in spending money that makes sense.”
The Buffett Connection: Two Men from Omaha, One Philosophy
Crawford’s approach to money mirrors that of the most famous investor on Earth:
Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha.
Buffett admires Crawford’s discipline and sees in him what many fighters lack:
“I’ve seen an awful lot of champions die busted… I don’t think Bud is going to end up that way at all.”
Buffett—a billionaire who still lives in a modest home and drives simple cars—recognizes in Crawford something rare:
Patience. Strategy. Control. Financial intelligence. This makes Crawford not just a boxer but a global financial role model.
From Poverty to Global Power: Crawford’s Path Was Never Easy
Growing up in North Omaha, Crawford faced:
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violence
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gang activity
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poverty
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traumatic events—including being shot in the head at age 20
But these hardships shaped his money mindset.
His fourth-grade teacher introduced him to financial planning.
Former world champion Timothy Bradley taught him to invest, save, and start an LLC.
He learned that “shoebox money” wasn’t wealth—invested money was.
These lessons became the foundation of his empire.
From Million-Dollar Fights to Smart Investments
After parting ways with promoter Bob Arum in 2021, Crawford secured the biggest fights of his career—including a $25 million demolition of Errol Spence Jr.
Today he earns at least $2 million annually from partnerships with:
Crown Casino Riyadh Season Everlast Global promotions & sponsorship deals
His coach Bernie Davis says:
“It would take $100 million to get Crawford back in the ring.”
Because Crawford is no longer fighting for money.
He is fighting for legacy.
Real Estate: The Foundation of Crawford’s Global Wealth
Crawford owns nearly 80 properties spread across:
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Omaha
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Kansas City
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Colorado Springs
All paid in cash.
All part of a long-term portfolio he expects to grow significantly.
His next target?
Las Vegas real estate, the heart of global boxing.
He isn’t chasing quick cash.
He’s building generational wealth.
“I take too many chances in the ring. I don’t want to take chances with my money.”
What’s Next for Crawford?
A rematch with Canelo?
Retiring undefeated like Mayweather and Marciano?
A global real estate empire?
Crawford is keeping his options open.
But one thing is clear:
He doesn’t need the ring anymore—the world of business and wealth is now his second arena.
And he’s already winning.
GLOBAL WORLD CITIZEN INSIGHT
Terence “Bud” Crawford represents the new era of championship athletes:
financially literate
investment-focused
global wealth builders
brand creators
disciplined entrepreneurs
examples for the next generation
This is exactly the type of story GlobalWorldCitizen.com exists to tell—
Stories where global culture, sports, finance, and personal empowerment intersect.
Crawford isn’t just a boxing icon.
He is a global world citizen building a legacy that will outlast the sport.
