Chisatoiwa Nagayoshi - 千里岩 永吉 (born August 17, 1937) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Osaka City, Osaka. He made his debut in January 1959 and wrestled for Tatsunami stable. His highest rank was makushita 5 and he retired in January 1964.
Early Life[]
Nagayoshi Yamamura was born on August 17, 1937, in Osaka City's Miyakojima ward. He attended Kansai University where he was a member of the school's sumo club. He was later recruited into Tatsunami stable and became only the second wrestler from Kansai University to turn pro.
Career[]
Yamamura made his professional debut in January 1959 and won the jonokuchi yusho with a perfect 8-0 record in his first official tournament in March 1959. He was promoted to sandanme in July 1959 and makushita in May 1960. He reached a career-best makushita 5 in March 1962, but could only manage a 3-4 record. In July 1962, he was given the shikona "Chisatoiwa" (千里岩). He retired from sumo in January 1964 after five years in the sport.
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 126-87-5/213 (31 basho)
- Makushita: 81-76-5/157 (23 basho)
- Sandanme: 31-9/40 (5 basho)
- Jonidan: 6-2/8 (1 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 8-0/8 (1 basho)
Championships[]
- 1 Jonokuchi Championship (March 1959)
Shikona History[]
- Yamamura Nagayoshi (1959.01 - 1962.05)
- Chisatoiwa Nagayoshi (1962.07 - 1964.01)
Gallery[]
