Yoshinohana Masaki Explained

Native Name:義ノ花 成典
Yoshinohana Masaki
Birth Name:Masanori Aikawa
Birth Date:1943 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Taito, Tokyo, Japan
Weight:165kg (364lb)
Heya:Dewanoumi
Record:527-533-26
Debut:May, 1959
Highestrank:Maegashira 1 (November, 1966)
Retireddate:July, 1973
Eldername:Inagawa
Yushos:2 (Jūryō)
1 (Makushita)
1 (Sandanme)
1 (Jonokuchi)
Prizes:Fighting Spirit (1)
Goldstars:1 (Tochinoumi)
Update:June 2020

Yoshinohana Masaki (born 4 September 1943 as Masanori Aikawa) is a former sumo wrestler from Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. He made his professional debut in September May 1959, and reached the top division in November 1964. His highest rank was maegashira 1. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association, under the name Inagawa. He reached the Sumo Association's mandatory retirement age in September 2008.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yoshinohana Masaki Kabu History . Sumo Reference . 2012-09-07.