Fusanishiki Katsuhiko Explained

Native Name:房錦勝比古
Fusanishiki Katsuhiko
Birth Name:Seisho Sakura
Birth Date:3 January 1936
Birth Place:Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan
Weight:118kg (260lb)
Heya:WakamatsuNishiiwa → Wakamatsu
Record:514-533-11
Debut:January, 1952
Highestrank:Sekiwake (July, 1959)
Retireddate:January, 1967
Eldername:Wakamatsu
Yushos:1 (Jūryō)
Prizes:Outstanding Performance (2)
Fighting Spirit (1)
Technique (2)
Goldstars:6
Chiyonoyama (2)
Kagamisato
Wakanohana I
Taihō
Kashiwado
Update:June 2020

Fusanishiki Katsuhiko (born Seisho Sakura; January 3, 1936 – July 21, 1993) was a sumo wrestler from Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. He made his professional debut in January 1952 and reached the top division in May 1957. His highest rank was sekiwake . Upon retirement from active competition, he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association. He married the daughter of his stable master, ex-maegashira Shachinosato.[1] He was head coach at Wakamatsu stable from 1979 until 1990, when he left the Sumo Association because of poor health.[1] Former ōzeki Asashio Tarō IV took over as Wakamatsu's head coach in March 1990.[2] [3]

Pre-modern career record

Modern career record

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sharnoff, Lora . Grand Sumo. Weatherhill . 1993 . 200. 0-8348-0283-X.
  2. Web site: Fusanishiki Katsuhiko Kabu History . Sumo Reference . 2012-09-26.
  3. Web site: Asashio Taro IV Kabu History . Sumo Reference . 2012-09-26.