Sumo articles
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Sumo legend Kuhaulua is forever proud and thankful
TOKYO >> As the Sumida River flows through central Tokyo during his morning embankment walks, so, too, do the vivid memories of a groundbreaking career in sumo for Jesse Kuhaulua these days.
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Sumo Legend Akebono Taro Passes Away at 54
Sumo wrestling legend Akebono Taro has passed away at the age of 54 this week. The Hawaiian-born athlete reached the highest levels of sumo and was the first non-Japanese competitor to reach those heights of success. Born Chadwick Haheo Rowan in 1965, he would compete across sumo, MMA, kickboxing, and professional wrestling in Japan and in the United States. Against Bob Sapp, he would compete in one of the most viewed kickboxing matches in history. He would also tangle with […] The post Sumo...