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These young athletes also called it quits
A tweet from UFC star Conor McGregor Tuesday saying he "decided to retire young" sent shockwaves through the mixed martial arts world and social media. But in a Facebook post Thursday, he stated, "I AM NOT RETIRED." While McGregor, 27, may not be ready to retire, here are some athletes who called it quits early in their respective careers.