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Coach contradicts manager’s claims, says Henry Cejudo’s retirement is ‘permanent’

After a successful defense of his bantamweight title at UFC 249, Henry Cejudo declared retirement at 33 years of age. Manager Ali Abdelaziz, however, believes “Triple C” isn’t done with the sport just yet.

“Henry’s got everybody on their knees right now,” Abdelaziz told TMZ. “I don’t think he’s gonna retire. You’re gonna see him fight by this summer. This is what I think.”

Coach Eric Albarracin says he was also caught off guard when Cejudo made the announcement. But unlike Abdelaziz, he believes this decision is final.