Georges St-Pierre has hinted at retirement previously, but his swan song might be deeper than some think. In a 2010 meeting with MMAJunkie, the UFC welterweight champ admitted his ultimate purpose was to be looked at the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Some have given this honor on him permanently cause. He's a of Fame lock who has avenged every loss on his professional history. UFC president Dana White already established he's the largest pay-per-view draw in the business, and whilst the greatest welterweight in UFC record he'll certainly go down. Regrettably, all of these accolades aren't enough to surpass UFC middleweight winner Anderson Silva, who's often called the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. For years, fans have already been teased with the chance of St-Pierre moving up to the 185-pound section and complicated Silva to ascertain once and for all the leading pound-for-pound fighter in the planet. Little do they know, a fight with Silva might eventually mean the finish of St-Pierre's storied career. "If one day I fight at 185 pounds for a superfight to learn who's the most effective pound-for-pound in the world, [and] if I achieve my goal, then my goal will soon be reached. You will see no point for me personally to still compete because I am maybe not planning to have a goal left," St-Pierre told MMAJunkie. Yes, the amount of money is there. It's pleasant. The amount of money is there. It is good that I have this security. I've lots of money today. It's good. But there is plenty of things I could do beyond mixed martial arts... Due to the title that I achieved with MMA, that the UFC helped me to possess. The recognition could be the same task. I didn't have it in the beginning, and now I have it. But when 1 day I attain my goal of getting the best pound-for-pound [fighter] of all-time, it'll be time for me personally to retire. This time can come prior to anticipated if Chris Weidman has his way at UFC 162. As as Silva good is, it's almost considered sacrilegious to also look at the likelihood of him losing. A rocket scientist doesn't be taken by it to see the risks Weidman poses to his sport, with that said, and the final result could be a surprise that changes the total amount of power. If Silva drops, it is maybe not far-fetched to believe St-Pierre could possibly be 2 or 3 battles away from calling a lifetime career to it. With three more title defenses, he would surpass Silva in the record books with the most consecutive and effective UFC title defenses, and there would no longer be a need to move to the 185-pound division. It would be a excellent time and energy to bow out of the sport. St-Pierre may retire wealthy and on top of the entire world without getting any major injury over the span of his MMA job. Of course, several things sometimes happens which could throw his retirement plans out of whack. He could drop the welterweight title, or Silva could continue his principal methods. In any case, the clock is ticking for St-Pierre, and the MMA world might be amazed at how soon it stops.
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