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Gilbert Burns has revealed he was prepared to retire following his most recent fight, though he had not definitively planned to do so beforehand. The veteran welterweight stated that if he cannot perform at his best level again, he is ready to walk away, as he refuses to continue fighting purely for paychecks. Burns outlined his post-fighting plans, which include becoming an MMA manager, believing he has the knowledge to help 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 the lives and futures of young people, particularly children.
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