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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.
A telling of the story behind one of the most iconic pictures in sumo. Who is the sumo wrestler in this photograph? What was happening in this picture?
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...
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...
Japan Documentary Exclusive Interviews: Discover the inspiring journey of Konishiki Yasokichi, the first foreign sumo wrestler to reach the prestigious rank ...
Mar 13, 2022 · Legendary sumo wrestling star Konishiki Yasokichi discovers how the ancient Japanese tradition is being taken up by people all over the world.
Sep 12, 2022 · In addition to his likeness finding its way into video games, Konishiki helped famed WWE legend Yokozuna develop his Hall of Fame worthy character. "Yokozuna, he started off with my clothes.
One of the most famous rikishi of all time was never promoted to the rank of yokozuna. That decision to deny Saleva'a Atisano'e (better known as Konishiki) the sport's top rank in the early...
Apr 7, 2024 · One of the most beloved wrestlers of his generation, Konishiki was the first foreign-born rikishi to make it to ozeki. The 60-year-old big Hawaiian, now long retired, sat down for an interview ...
