"I have a rolodex full of legends that I want to help to start teaching them, like, business. I want to tell real stories, because I have kids and I know the importance of inspiring kids while telling stories that are the truth. Little Henry was a small kid, bring the whole height into the conversation. What I want to do is bring a load of different athletes to be able to tell their story so they become the author and they're able to tell a real story."
"Kids are going to be reading real s-t, not just 'little Timmy fell and got a boo boo'. This is going to be some hard stuff that hopefully can inspire a lot of kids."
Henry Cejudo retired after a unanimous decision loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 323 and finished his MMA career with a 16-6 record. The Olympic gold medallist and former UFC double champion plans to author children's books that narrate his story and the stories of other UFC legends, focusing on truthful, inspiring accounts rather than simplistic tales. Cejudo intends to bring veteran athletes into the authorship process and use his network to help teach business skills to retired fighters. Cejudo returned from a three-year hiatus in 2023, suffered several losses before retiring, and has also developed a successful podcasting presence.
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