Wakajishi Shigenori Explained

Native Name:若獅子 茂憲
Wakajishi Shigenori
Birth Name:Kozaburo Wada
Birth Date:1948 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Kamikita, Aomori, Japan
Weight:126kg (278lb)
Heya:Futagoyama
Record:678-683-21
Debut:May, 1964
Highestrank:Komusubi (September, 1976)
Retireddate:May, 1983
Eldername:see bio
Yushos:1 (Jūryō)
1 (Makushita)
Prizes:Fighting Spirit (1)
Goldstars:1 (Kotozakura)
Update:June 2020

Wakajishi Shigenori (born 4 May 1948 as Kozaburo Wada) is a former sumo wrestler from Kamikita, Aomori, Japan. He made his professional debut in May 1964 and reached the top division in January 1973. His highest rank was komusubi. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association. He held many elder names over the years, finding new ones as permanent owners required them. He left the Association in July 1996.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wakajishi Shigenori Kabu History . Sumo Reference . 2012-09-09.