Georges St-Pierre remains grateful to the UFC, the promotion that helped him become a superstar. Since retiring in 2017 as the UFC middleweight champion, the Canadian fighter has been enjoying life after fighting. Despite teasing potential returns to boxing and grappling, St-Pierre was prevented from competing in a boxing match against Oscar De La Hoya due to his UFC contract.
However, St-Pierre holds no grudges towards the UFC or its CEO Dana White. In fact, he considers White a good friend and appreciates their improved relationship. St-Pierre, now 43, dominated the welterweight division throughout his career and has been impressed by Belal Muhammad’s recent success in the division.
Muhammad, who is gearing up for his first title defense, has made bold claims about being the greatest welterweight of all time. While St-Pierre respects Muhammad’s confidence, he believes it’s important to distinguish confidence from arrogance in the sport.
Now retired, St-Pierre enjoys being a fan of MMA and is intrigued by the potential matchup between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Aspinall, the UFC’s interim champion, has been patient in waiting for a unification bout with Jones. St-Pierre advises Aspinall to focus on his next challenge and not get distracted by the uncertainty surrounding Jones’ return.
Overall, St-Pierre is content in his post-fighting life and maintains a positive relationship with the UFC and Dana White. He wishes the best for the current generation of fighters and remains a supportive observer of the sport he once dominated.
As a fan, I am eagerly anticipating what Jon Jones will decide to do next. I would love to see him in this fight.
“Jon Jones is undeniably the best in terms of legacy and accomplishments. Tom is a proud fighter who wants to challenge himself against the best, but ultimately, it all comes down to Jon’s decision. Does he still have the drive to continue? Fair compensation and other factors will also play a role in his decision. Tom should not dwell on things beyond his control and instead focus his energy on the task at hand. By staying focused and hungry for success, he can build his own legacy and potentially become one of the greatest fighters of all time. He certainly has all the necessary tools to do so.”