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Paul Daley announces retirement bout at 175 pounds in next Bellator appearance

One day after being ruled out of Bellator 247’s headliner, welterweight veteran Paul Daley said his next fight will be his last – and it will take place at 175 pounds.

Daley made the surprise announcement on Thursday via his Instagram page, writing “forever a samurai. But soon we will put the blade to rest.”

“After discussions and careful consideration with my family, it has been decided that my next fight [in Bellator] will be my last,” he wrote. “To be fought at a catch weight of 175lbs. Opponent and location to be confirmed.