Ageshio Tomoya - 上潮 智也 (born December 3, 1941) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Shichijo, Kumamoto. He made his debut in March 1958 and last wrestled for Takasago stable. He reached the juryo division in May 1968. His highest rank was juryo 2 and he retired in November 1971.
Career[]
Born in Shichijo, Kumamoto, Furuichi joined Takasago stable and made his professional debut in March 1958. He was given the shikona "Ageshio" (上潮) and he rose up the ranks at a rather slow pace. He was promoted to sandanme in May 1960 and makushita in November 1961. In March 1968, he posted a 5-2 record at the rank of makushita 1 and was promoted to juryo for the following May 1968 tournament.
Ageshio posted an 8-7 record in his fist juryo tournament, but followed with three consecutive losing records and was demoted back down to makushita in January 1969. He returned to juryo in March 1969 and after two 9-6 records, he was promoted to the rank of juryo 2 in November 1969. On the 7th day of the November 1969 tournament, he wrestled in makuuchi for the first time and defeated Yoshioyama. However, he finished this tournament with a 7-8 record and this proved to be his highest rank. He followed with two successive 4-11 records and was demoted down to makushita in May 1970. He returned to juryo in July 1971, but could only manage a 3-12 record. This was his last appearance as a sekitori and he announced his retirement after the November 1971 tournament.
Retirement from Sumo[]
After retiring from sumo, he became engaged in the restaurant industry. In 1972 he opened up a chanko restaurant called "Chanko Ageshio" (ちゃんこ上潮) in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward. As of 2017, at the age of 76, he still works at the restaurant and prepares the chankonabe.
Fighting Style[]
Ageshio was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a hidari-yotsu (right hand outside, left hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out. He was also fond of employing uwatedashinage, or pulling overarm throw.
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 341-330-4/671 (83 basho)
- Juryo: 78-102/180 (12 basho)
- Makushita: 167-151-4/318 (46 basho)
- Sandanme: 50-35/85 (12 basho)
- Jonidan: 41-39/80 (10 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 5-3/8 (1 basho)
Shikona History[]
- Ageshio (1958.03 - 1962.05)
- Ageshio Tomoya (1962.07 - 1971.11)
Gallery[]
