Akisegawa Denshiro - 明瀬川 傳四郎 (born March 23, 1918 - October 20, 1989) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Shichigahama, Miyagi. He made his debut in January 1938 and wrestled for Isegahama stable. He reached the makuuchi division in November 1947. His highest rank was maegashira 13 and he retired in January 1950.
Career[]
Early Career[]
At the age of 19, Agatsuma joined Isegahama stable and made his professional debut in January 1938. In January 1939 he was given the "Akisegawa" (明瀬川) ring name and subsequently won the jonokuchi yusho in the same tournament. He was promoted to sandanme in January 1940 and makushita in May 1941. He reached the juryo division in June 1945 and was promoted to makuuchi in November 1947.
Makuuchi Career[]
Due to Akisegawa's small size, he struggled to establish himself in the top division. He reached the rank of maegashira 13 in January 1949, but injured his right ankle in this tournament and was unable to climb any higher. He subsequently fell back down to juryo in October 1949 and retired in January 1950.
Retirement from Sumo[]
After retiring from sumo, Akisegawa remained in the Japan Sumo Association as an elder under the name Magaki. However, he was only borrowing the elder stock as it was owned by former sekiwake Taikyuzan and he left the sumo world in May 1951. He later worked as a driver in Osaka prefecture.
Death[]
Akisegawa died on October 20, 1989, at the age of 71 due to an illness.
Fighting Style[]
Akisegawa 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). He was fond of employing nimaigeri (ankle kicking twist down) which is seldom seen in professional sumo today.
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 104-88-7/191 (26 basho)
- Makuuchi: 24-30-7/53 (5 basho)
- Juryo: 22-18/40 (6 basho)
- Makushita: 33-26/59 (8 basho)
- Sandanme: 14-10/24 (3 basho)
- Jonidan: 4-4/8 (1 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 7-0/7 (1 basho)
Championships[]
- 1 Jonokuchi Championship (January 1939)
Shikona History[]
- Kiyokawa (1938.01 - 1938.05)
- Akisegawa Denshiro (1939.01 - 1950.01)
Gallery[]
