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Georges St-Pierre shared his philosophy on retirement, stating that fighters leave the sport too late and should "beat the game" rather than let it beat them. He rejected the notion of "passing the torch," saying fighters should take it with them. GSP emphasized the importance of separating fighter identity from personal identity, comparing it to Batman and Bruce Wayne, stating "GSP was a fighter, Georges is not." He stressed that fighting was what he did, not who he is. This perspective offers insight into how one of MMA's greatest champions approached the end of his competitive career and maintained psychological health.
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