Japanese Chiyonofuji Mitsugu was a professional sumo wrestler whose weight wasn't helpful to him. Hence, he used his muscles and other superior techniques to outdo opponents. Born Mitsugu Akimoto, he became the 58th yokozuna and won 31 yūshō. Chiyonofuji became famous for maintaining the sumo top-ranking, making him the greatest yokozunas. He spent twenty-one years as a sumo fighter, and during this time, he rubber-stamped his name in the Guinness World Records when he secured most wins and most career victories in the top makuuchi division. He won the Kyushu tournament eight consecutive times. Chiyonofuji later became the Kokonoe-oyakata and an elder in the Japan Sumo Association after retirement.
Chiyonofuji Mitsugu had a height of 6’0” (1.83 m) and wrestled at a weight of 278 lb (126 kg).
Japanese Chiyonofuji Mitsugu was a professional sumo wrestler whose weight wasn't helpful to him. Hence, he used his muscles and other superior techniques to outdo opponents. Born Mitsugu Akimoto, he became the 58th yokozuna and won 31 yūshō. Chiyonofuji became famous for maintaining the sumo top-ranking, making him the greatest yokozunas. He spent twenty-one years as a sumo fighter, and during this time, he rubber-stamped his name in the Guinness World Records when he secured most wins and most career victories in the top makuuchi division. He won the Kyushu tournament eight consecutive times. Chiyonofuji later became the Kokonoe-oyakata and an elder in the Japan Sumo Association after retirement.
Chiyonofuji Mitsugu had a height of 6’0” (1.83 m) and wrestled at a weight of 278 lb (126 kg).
