Jake Paul Shares Terence Crawford Theory After He Announces Shock Retirement

Jake Paul shared his instant response to Terence Crawford's shock retirement at the open workouts ahead of his fight against Anthony Joshua.

Paul and Joshua took part in open workouts on Tuesday ahead of their professional heavyweight bout on Friday.

But the session was overshadowed by Crawford's retirement.

Crawford, 38, took to social media to announce his retirement following a legendary career in the ring.

He beat the likes of Amir Khan, Kell Brook and Errol Spence Jr., not to mention Canelo Alvarez at super-middleweight in his last outing.

His sensational victory over Canelo will now go down as his last fight.

Crawford, who retires with a perfect pro record of 42-0, posted an emotional video announcing his retirement, saying: "I spent my whole life chasing something. Not belts, not money, not headlines, but that feeling, the one you get when the world doubts you but you keep showing up and you keep proving everyone wrong.

"This sport gave me everything, I fought for my family, I fought for my city, I fought for the kid I used to be, the one that had nothing but a dream and a pair of gloves, and I did it all my way.

"I gave this sport every breath I have, every spar, every triumph, every ounce of my heart. I've made peace with what's next. Now, it's time. Thank you."

Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing. Image: Getty

Jake Paul dismisses Terence Crawford's retirement

After working out in front of the media ahead of his fight against Joshua, Paul gave his reaction to Crawford's retirement.

'The Problem Child' doesn't believe 'Bud' has called time on his iconic career and told him to get in 'line' if he wants to fight him in the future.

"He’d have to get in line," he said. "Canelo, Terence Crawford, all of these guys are going to have to just take a ticket and we’ll see who I want to fight.

"He’s not retired bro, you guys have seen this millions of times in boxing. He’s not retired, but he’s got everyone talking about him because of that, so smart play by Terence."

Jake Paul in action at the open workouts ahead of his fight against Anthony Joshua. Image: Getty

Crawford was in the running to replace Gervonta Davis and agreed to face Paul.

But the former three-weight undisputed champion wanted the fight pushed to 2026, so Team Paul chose Joshua.