Takao Yasuda

About Takao Yasuda

Birth Day: October 09, 1963
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan, Japan
Birth Sign: Scorpio
Height: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight: 150 kg (331 lb)
Stable: Kokonoe
Record: 418-459-4
Debut: March, 1979
Highest rank: Komusubi (July, 1990)
Retired: May, 1992
Special Prizes: Fighting Spirit (1)
Gold Stars: 2 (Futahaguro)

Takao Yasuda Net Worth

Takao Yasuda was born on October 09, 1963 in Tokyo, Japan, Japan. Yasuda founded discount retailer Don Quijote Holdings in 1980. It sells a wide range of products, from Rolexes to snacks and adult toys. He stepped down as CEO and chairman in June 2015 and is now an advisor. The retail chain has over 150 stores and is publicly traded.
Takao Yasuda is a member of Fashion & Retail

💰Takao Yasuda Net worth: $3.3 Billion

2011 $1 Billion
2013 $1 Billion
2014 $1.4 Billion
2015 $1.75 Billion
2016 $1.3 Billion
2017 $1.5 Billion
2018 $2.46 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1979

He made his professional sumo debut in March 1979 at the age of 15, after leaving junior high school. He was recruited by Kokonoe stable. In 1980 he adopted the shikona of Fujinomori, before switching to Takanofuji in 1984. He first reached sekitori status in March 1985 upon promotion to the second highest jūryō division, but could manage only 4 wins against 11 losses and was demoted back to the unsalaried makushita division. After winning promotion back to jūryō in January 1986 he made his debut in the top makuuchi division only two tournaments later in May 1986.

1994

Reverting to his real name, he joined the New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion, making his debut in February 1994. He also gained some fame in the mixed martial arts world, and in August 2002 he and Kantaro Hoshino formed a breakaway faction from New Japan called the Makai Club. In late 2004 he started working with the ZERO-ONE and Hustle promotions.

2001

Though very past his prime physically, Yasuda made his transition to mixed martial arts as a NJPW representative in March 2001. He had his debut at the PRIDE 13 against similarly retired Kickboxer and karate champion Masaaki Satake. Yasuda received damage and bled from his face, but he nullified most of Satake' attacks by rushing him through sumo techniques against the ropes every time they were separated. At the end, the unanimous decision was given to Yasuda for controlling the fight.

2011

In October 2007 he reportedly attempted to commit suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. A friend however, interrupted the alleged attempt. He was hospitalized with fears of possible brain damage, but this proved not to be the case and he made a return to wrestling. On January 11, 2011, Yasuda announced his retirement from professional wrestling. He wrestled his final match on February 4, 2011, in which he was defeated by Genichiro Tenryu.