Guy Cisternino decided to call it a career following his performance over the weekend.
The 2021 Texas Pro was full of excitement with some of the top competitors in the sport facing off. Following the announcement of the 212 Division results, Guy Cisternino made an announcement of his own.
After placing sixth in Irvine, Texas, Cisternino told a sold-out crowd that he will be retiring following the competition.
Guy Cisternino has been a force in the 212 Division since earring his pro card in 2008 at the NPC National Championships. He has picked up victories in some major competitions such as the 2011 Europa Dallas Pro 212, 2014 Toronto Pro 212, 2015 New York Pro 212. These are just a few of his is victories as a pro. Cisternino’s most recent victory came in the 2019 Niagara Pro Falls 212.
It has been a difficult couple years for Cisternino. He was involved in a car accident that kept him out of competition and struggled with difficulties involving COVID-19 recently. He was able to rebound and perform in his final competition in Texas over the weekend.
The accomplishments of Guy Cisternino cannot be discredited. Since becoming a pro, he has finished in the top five 25 times. In 2014, Cisternino went through a stretch where he was difficult to beat. He picked up victories at the Europa Dallas Pro 212 and Toronto Pro 212. Sandwiched between was a second place finish at the 2014 New York Pro 212. This marked three-straight competitions where he was in one of the top two spots.
Cisternino took to Instagram to commemorate his final competition before calling it a career.
“Let the work do the talking…tell em then show em.”
Guy Cisternino has been a big name in the 212 Division for years now. He will be a name that is missed in conversation but he has certainly accomplished plenty during his career on stage.
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