Henry Cejudo said he is considering retirement after dealing with a serious eye issue, according to FOX Sports coverage tied to his post-fight comments. The report says he described ongoing double vision, which makes any near-term return difficult. This matters because Cejudo has already signaled reluctance to continue unless his health improves, and the injury directly affects whether he can stay active at bantamweight.
Henry Cejudo has raised the possibility of walking away from the sport, citing a serious eye injury that has left him dealing with persistent double vision and casting doubt on any near-term return to competition.
Cejudo, 39, made the comments in remarks covered by FOX Sports, describing the vision problems as severe enough that continuing his career is uncertain. He indicated he is genuinely weighing retirement if his health does not improve, making the situation more than routine injury speculation.
The American fighter, known as "Triple C," currently holds a 16-6 record and is ranked ninth in the bantamweight division. He trains out of Fight Ready and competes as an orthodox striker from a five-foot-four, 163-centimeter frame with a 64-inch reach. Over his career he has averaged 3.82 significant strikes landed per minute at 47 percent accuracy, and has consistently been a threat on the mat, averaging 1.84 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Cejudo sits ninth in a bantamweight division where rankings movement is constant, and an extended absence or retirement would open the door for other contenders to advance.
- Double vision is a significant functional impairment for a combat athlete, affecting both offensive timing and defensive reactions.
- At 39, Cejudo faces a narrowing window to return competitively even if his eye condition resolves, raising questions about whether a comeback remains realistic.
