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Chiyonofuji Mitsugu (Japanese: 千代の富士 貢, June 1, 1955 – July 31, 2016), born Mitsugu Akimoto (秋元 貢, Akimoto Mitsugu), was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport.
Aug 1, 2016 · Japan mourned the death of legendary sumo wrestler Chiyonofuji on Monday, a day after the 31-time tournament champion succumbed to pancreatic cancer in a Tokyo hospital at the age of 61.
Jul 31, 2016 · Chiyonofuji Mitsugu - 千代の富士 貢 (born June 1, 1955 - July 31, 2016) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Fukushima, Hokkaido. He made his debut in September 1970 and wrestled for Kokonoe stable.
In 1988, Chiyonofuji went on a winning streak of 53 bouts. The sequence began on the 7th day of the May 1988 tournament and continued through the July and Se...
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Oct 22, 2023 · Chiyonofuji Mitsugu - 千代の富士 貢 The Wolf - Part 1. Chiyonofuji's career in sumo was marked by his rapid rise through the ranks, achieving the prestigious titles of Ozeki and Yokozuna. He ...
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Standing a modest 182cm and weighing 120kg at his heaviest, Chiyonofuji rose to the status of yokozuna, or grand champion, in 1981. His death Sunday, too soon at the age of 61, shocked many even...
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Dec 10, 2015 · When champion sumo wrestler Chiyonofuji Mitsugu cut off his traditional topknot to signify his retirement from the ring in 1991, the whole country was mesmerized by the televised ceremony. For his eldest daughter, Yu Akimoto, it was a moment she’ll never forget.