Georges St-Pierre advises fighters to retire before sport beats them

Georges St-Pierre shared his philosophy on retirement timing, stating that fighters leave the sport too late and should "beat the game" rather than letting it beat them. He rejected the notion of "passing the torch," saying fighters should take it with them when they leave. St-Pierre emphasized the importance of separating one's fighting persona from personal identity, comparing it to Batman and Bruce Wayne, noting that while GSP was a fighter, Georges is not. His comments reflect his own successful retirement while still competitive. The Hall of Famer's perspective offers insight into how elite athletes can navigate the difficult decision of when to step away from competition.