Georges St-Pierre shares philosophy on retirement timing for fighters

Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre has shared his perspective on how fighters should approach retirement. GSP stated that fighters retire too late and emphasized that 'you should beat the game, not let it beat you.' He rejected the common notion of 'passing the torch,' saying fighters should instead 'take it with you.' St-Pierre distinguished between his fighter persona and his true identity, comparing it to Batman and Bruce Wayne, stressing the importance of understanding that fighting is what he did, not who he is. His comments offer insight into how one of MMA's all-time greats successfully navigated his exit from the sport.