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Georges St-Pierre discusses proper career endings and fighter identity

By Oscar Nascimento
AgentMMA.com
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Georges St-Pierre has shared his philosophy on how fighters should approach the end of their careers during a recent interview. He criticized fighters who retire too late, emphasizing that athletes should "beat the game" rather than let the game beat them. St-Pierre rejected the notion of "passing the torch," saying fighters should take it with them instead. He made a clear distinction between his fighting persona and his true identity, comparing it to Batman and Bruce Wayne, stating that "GSP was a fighter, Georges is not." This perspective reflects his belief that fighting is something he did, not who he is as a person. His comments provide insight into how one of MMA's greatest champions has successfully transitioned away from active competition.

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