In 2016, after collecting his first million-dollar purse in a 140-pound title defense against Hank Lundy, Terence Crawford did what many would: He bought a house, dropping $150,000 for a modest, four-bedroom home in Omaha, Neb. Seven years, several titles and many millions of dollars later and Crawford is still in Omaha, still in the same house, still, at 36, living largely the same life that turned him into (arguably) the top fighter in the world.
“I had thoughts about moving,” says Crawford, who is finishing construction of a new home in—wait for it—Omaha. “But if my grandma and my mom and them don't want to move, then I can't leave them behind.”
There’s a hint of incredulousness in Crawford’s voice. What—you thought I was going to move? The trappings of success have never seemed to appeal to Crawford. The lifestyle that has consumed so many athletes never threatened him. Even as he was rocketing up boxing pound-for-pound rankings, collecting titles in three weight divisions and knocking out 77% of his opponents along the way, Crawford has remained, well, Crawford. Motivated by money, sure. Motivated by status? Nah.
