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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. [ 1][ 2] He was the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach ōzeki, the second-highest possible rank in the sport.
Konishiki Yasokichi - 小錦 八十吉 (born December 31, 1963) is a former American professional sumowrestler from Nanakuli, Oahu, Hawaii. He made his debut in July 1982 and wrestled for Takasago stable.
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...
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...
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.
'Konishiki Yasokichi (小錦八十吉) is an American former sumo wrestler of Samoan descent. He was the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach ōzeki, the second-hi...
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...
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.
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.
