Asanoumi Masakiyo - 朝ノ海 正清 (born November 22, 1936) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Uken, Kagoshima. He made his debut in January 1953 and last wrestled for Takasago stable. He reached the makuuchi division in July 1962. His highest rank was maegashira 9 and he retired in January 1964.
Career[]
Early Career[]
Born in the village of Uken in Kagoshima prefecture, he moved to Tokyo at the age of 16 and joined Takasago stable. He made his professional debut in January 1953 and was given the shikona "Asanoumi" (朝ノ海). He was promoted to sandanme in September 1953 and makushita in March 1955. In September 1958 he produced a 6-2 record at the rank of makushita 3 and was promoted to juryo in November 1958.
Juryo Career[]
Asanoumi's first juryo run lasted eight tournaments before he was demoted back down to makushita in March 1960. He returned to juryo in November 1960 and after two years in the division, he was promoted to makuuchi in July 1962.
Makuuchi Career[]
Asanoumi was ranked in makuuchi for only four tournaments, with his highest rank being maegashira 9. He mainly struggled due to his small build (peaking at 94 kg, or 207 Ib). He was demoted back down to juryo in March 1963 and he announced his retirement after the January 1964 tournament.
Retirement from Sumo[]
After losing his sekitori status, Asanoumi announced his retirement after the January 1964 tournament. After retiring he opened up a chanko restaurant called "Amami" (奄美) in the Sugamo neighborhood of Tokyo's Toshima Ward. He later opened up another restaurant called "Asanoumi" (朝ノ海) in Kisarazu, Chiba.
Fighting Style[]
Asanoumi was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a migi-yotsu (left hand outside, right 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 tsuridashi, or lift out.
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 319-320-7/639 (58 basho)
- Makuuchi: 23-37/60 (4 basho)
- Juryo: 165-180/345 (23 basho)
- Makushita: 90-77-7/167 (22 basho)
- Sandanme: 23-17/40 (5 basho)
- Jonidan: 16-8/24 (3 basho)
- Shinjo: 2-1/3 (1 basho)
Shikona History[]
- Asanoumi Masakiyo (1953.01 - 1964.01)
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