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Sal Cenicola

Meet Sal Cenicola, a boxer who took a super long break and then came back to fight again!

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Sal Cenicola

Sal Cenicola

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Key Facts

Born
July 13, 1959.
Nationality
American.
Known For
Longest interval between professional boxing matches (25 years, 66 days).
Fun Fact
He was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012.

Who Was Sal Cenicola?

Sal Cenicola was a super tough guy who was a professional boxer! That means he got in a ring and boxed for a living. He was also a restaurant owner and even an actor! Imagine being good at so many different things. He was born a long time ago, in 1959, and lived a full life until 2021. He was an American, meaning he was from the United States.

The Longest Boxing Break EVER!

Sal Cenicola did something amazing that got him into the Guinness Book of World Records! He took a break from boxing for a super, super long time. How long? It was 25 years and 66 days! That's longer than you've been alive, and probably longer than your parents have been alive! He set this record in 2013, showing that you can take a break and still be awesome.

A Champ in the Hall of Fame!

Not only did Sal Cenicola set a world record, but he was also recognized as a great boxer. In 2012, he was put into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame! This is a special place where they honor the best boxers. It means he was one of the most important and skilled boxers from New Jersey. He was a real boxing star!

More Than Just Boxing

Sal Cenicola wasn't just a boxer. He also owned restaurants, which means he was a great cook or manager! And he was an actor, which means he got to be in movies or shows. He was a busy and talented person. He showed everyone that you can be good at sports and also have other cool jobs.

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