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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.
Jul 31, 2016 · Former yokozuna and 31-time champion Chiyonofuji died Sunday in Tokyo due to pancreatic cancer, a sumo source said. He was 61. Chiyonofuji, whose real name was Mitsugu Akimoto, was the first...
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.
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.
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 ...
May 28, 1991 · Chiyonofuji -- his real name was Mitsugu Akimoto -- won a total of 1,045 matches since he became a professional sumo wrestler in the fall of 1970. He captured 31 tournament championships,...
Sep 8, 2020 · A championship portrait of all-time great former yokozuna Chiyonofuji went on display Tuesday at Tokyo's JR Ryogoku Station ahead of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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.
Aug 7, 2016 · Some 1,000 turned out to honor late legendary sumo wrestler Chiyonofuji on Sunday, when the funeral and memorial service were held at Tokyo's Kokonoe stable.
AKIMOTO Mitsugu: Birth Date: June 1, 1955: Shusshin: Hokkaido, Matsumae-gun, Fukushima-cho: Death Date: July 31, 2016 (61 years) Height and Weight: 183 cm 115 kg: Heya: Kokonoe: Shikona: Akimoto Mitsugu - Oakimoto Mitsugu - Chiyonofuji Mitsugu: Hatsu Dohyo: 1970.09: Intai: 1991.05: Kabu: Jinmaku Mitsugu - Kokonoe Mitsugu : Career Record: 1045 ...
