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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.
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.
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...
I interviewed retired sumo wrestler and former ozeki Konishiki who appears in the picture. His colorful life (and hair) and career in sumo had changed the sport especially on the topic of...
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...
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.
Nov 3, 2018 · Now one of the sports most elite athletes, Atisano'e, better known as Konishiki Yashokichi, was the closest any gaijin had ever come to attaining one of Japans most hallowed titles: Yokozuna. But the road between Konishiki and the…
Mar 22, 1992 · On March 22nd 1992, Konishiki Yasokichi and Kirishima Kazuhiro squared off for the makunouchi division championship. Both were ranked at ozeki; both entered the match with 12 wins, 2 losses; but that was where the similarities ended.
Feb 25, 2022 · In today’s episode we talk to the legendary sumo wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi. He shares with us his story of becoming a foreign sumo wrestler in Japan, the many challenges he had to overcome and his new life, inspiring the next generation and doing good for the community.
May 26, 2007 · Born Saleva’a Fauali Atisano’e, Konishiki Yasokichi was the first foreign-born sumo wrestler to be named champion or Ozeki. Konishiki won his first 11 matches as an amateur athlete in the Japanese sport.
