Terence Crawford could be persuaded to return by Dana White, claims Dana White

The one problem with retiring undefeated in boxing is the endless speculation about a comeback. It happened to Rocky Marciano, Joe Calzaghe, Floyd Mayweather, and Andre Ward.

Now it’s happening to Terence Crawford.

The 38-year-old last fought 12 months ago when he outpointed Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to win all four super middleweight titles. It was the perfect goodbye.

His record is 42-0 (31 KOs). He claimed undisputed status in three weight classes and belts in five. There was nothing left to prove.

However, in recent months fighters like Ryan Garcia and Jaron Ennis have called him out.

Crawford – though he will occasionally engage on social media with those doing the calling – has always ruled out a comeback.

Regardless, last week Eddie Hearn said he wouldn’t be surprised to see Ennis and Crawford fight down the line.

And in Las Vegas this week, Dana White – while promoting Garcia-Conor Benn – went one step further and claimed he’s the man to entice Crawford back.

"If I went to Crawford with the right fight, Crawford would fight,” White said.

"It would need to be the perfect fight.

"But there would certainly be a load of guys who want to get it on with him."