Retirement in combat sports is not forever. Once a fighter retires, leaves their gloves in the ring and calls it a day, they tend to get ‘that itch’ and hint at a return. We’ve seen countless boxing and MMA stars ‘retire’ from their craft, only to return and compete again, often multiple times.
Recently, reigning bantamweight and former flyweight champion, Henry Cejudo announced his retirement. He did so after finishing long time bantamweight GOAT, Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. Will we see Cejudo back in the octagon in the future?