Kainoyama Isamu Explained

Native Name:海乃山 勇
Kainoyama Isamu
Birth Name:Isamu Irii
Birth Date:28 June 1940
Birth Place:Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki, Japan
Weight:120kg (270lb)
Heya:Onogawa → Dewanoumi
Record:550-496-13
Debut:May, 1955
Highestrank:Sekiwake (May, 1963)
Retireddate:January, 1970
Eldername:Onogawa
Yushos:1 (Makushita)
1 (Sandanme)
Prizes:Outstanding Performance (1)
Fighting Spirit (2)
Technique (3)
Goldstars:5
Taihō (3)
Tochinoumi
Kashiwado
Update:June 2020

Kainoyama Isamu (born Isamu Irii; June 28, 1940 – July 5, 1997) was a sumo wrestler from Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1955, and reached the top division in January 1961. His highest rank was sekiwake. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Onogawa. He left the Sumo Association in September 1971.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kainoyama Isamu Kabu History . Sumo Reference . 2012-09-20.