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   Saleva'a Fuauli Atisano'e (born December 31, 1963), better known by his stage name, Konishiki Yasokichi (小錦八十吉, Konishiki Yasokichi), is an American-born Japanese former professional sumo wrestler.

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Konishiki Yasokichi, born Saleva'a Fuauli Atisano'e is a Hawaii-raised, American former sumo wrestler. He explained that, “Sumo is bigger than anybody, sumo becomes your life. Sumo is...

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   Konishiki Yasokichi - 小錦 八十吉 (born December 31, 1963) is a former American professional sumo wrestler from Nanakuli, Oahu, Hawaii. He made his debut in July 1982 and wrestled for Takasago stable.

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Konishiki Yasokichi, born Saleva'a Fuauli Atisano'e is a Hawaii-raised, American former sumo wrestler. This segment was aired in conjunction with The Giants documentary on KITV and...

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   Japan Documentary Exclusive Interviews: Discover the inspiring journey of Konishiki Yasokichi, the first foreign sumo wrestler to reach the prestigious rank ...

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Konishiki_Yasokichi_IKonishiki Yasokichi I - Wikipedia

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   Konishiki Yasokichi I (小錦 八十吉, November 21, 1866 – October 22, 1914) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Musha District, Kazusa Province. He was the sport's 17th yokozuna.

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   Who is Konishiki Yasokichi?

   • * Up to date as of June 2020. Saleva'a Fuauli Atisano'e (born December 31, 1963), better known by his stage name, Konishiki Yasokichi (小錦八十吉, Konishiki Yasokichi), is an American-born Japanese former professional sumo wrestler. [ 1][ 2] He was the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach ōzeki, the second-highest possible rank in the sport.

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   What was Konishiki famous for?

   • In 2000, he released a hip-hop album called Kms, including songs "Island Girl", "Sumo Stomp", and the old-school classic "Sumo Gangsta". [ 16] Following the 2011 earthquake, Konishiki was a high-profile fund-raiser for disaster relief in the stricken regions of Japan.

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   Why is Konishiki called a komusubi?

   • [ 5] Due to his potential he was given the name Konishiki, after the 17th Yokozuna, Konishiki Yasokichi I (see List of yokozuna) who came from the same training stable at the end of the 19th Century, during the Meiji period in Japan, and Konishiki Yasokichi II, a komusubi in the beginning of the 20th century.

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   How did Konishiki become a sumotori?

   • He describes being a part of the sport as, “100% committed. Because once you join the world of sumo, you are sumo.” On June 18, 1982, Konishiki left Hawaii to become a sumotori. “Let’s go back 40 years because where I’m sitting right now...that’s where I started my career...40 years ago, a place called Nagoya.”

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10. sumodb.sumogames.de › RikishiKonishiki Yasokichi Rikishi Information - Sumo

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    Feb 1, 1994 · Konishiki Yasokichi: Hatsu Dohyo: 1982.07: Intai: 1997.11: Kabu: Sanoyama Yasokichi : Career Record: 730-498-95/1219 (93 basho) In Makuuchi: 649-476-89/1117 (81 basho ...