Gilbert Burns revealed he had not originally planned to retire after his recent fight, but was prepared for that possibility. Burns stated that if he cannot perform at his full capability again, he is ready to walk away because he refuses to fight just for a paycheck. Looking ahead to his post-fighting career, Burns announced plans to become an MMA manager, expressing confidence in his ability to build fighters' careers. He also intends to open a gym in South Florida with close friend Wagner Rocha, focusing not just on teaching martial arts but on changing children's futures. Burns emphasized this mission is about transforming young people's lives rather than simply running a training facility.
