Canadian MMA star Georges St-Pierre says he wanted to retire at top of his game
MONTREAL — Canada’s Georges St-Pierre said Thursday that he’s leaving mixed martial arts at the top of his game, expressing few regrets as he formally announced his exit from the sport.
The 37-year-old from St-Isidore, Que., appeared serene as he explained his decision at a news conference at Montreal’s Bell Centre.
“There’s no tears. I’m very happy to do it,” he said.
“It takes a lot of discipline though to retire on top. It was a long process in my mind, but it’s time to do it …. I always said that I want to retire on my own and not be told to retire.”