Takamiyama Daigorō was born on June 16, 1944 in Hawaii, is a Wrestler. Discover Takamiyama Daigorō net worth, Biography, Age, Height, Family and career updates.
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About
Former sumo wrestler of the rank Sekiwake who held the record for the most consecutive fights in the top division. He founded the Azumazeki stable in 1986, making him the first foreign-born wrestler to do so.
He played high school football before being recruited to sumo wrestling. He started his professional career in 1964 with Takasago stable.
He became the first foreign-born wrestler to win the top division championship in 1972. He was the heaviest sumo wrestler of his time at 450lbs.
He is from Maui, Hawaii. His son is Yumitaro Watanabe.
He received congratulatory lettesr from US President Richard Nixon and Barack Obama.
