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

Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre shared his philosophy on retirement, emphasizing that fighters should leave the sport on their own terms rather than being forced out by decline or damage. St-Pierre stated that fighters often retire too late and that they should "beat the game" instead of letting it beat them. He rejected the common narrative of "passing the torch," saying fighters should take it with them when they leave. Drawing a comparison to Batman and Bruce Wayne, GSP explained that fighting was what he did, not who he is as a person, stressing the importance of separating one's identity from their profession. His comments reflect wisdom gained from his own successful career and timely retirement.