Dewanojo Yoshihide - 出羽ノ城 芳秀 (born December 14, 1993) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Kaminokawa, Tochigi. He made his debut in March 2012 and currently wrestles for Dewanoumi Stable. His highest rank as of 2025 is makushita 44.
Early Life[]
Kinjo was born on December 14, 1993, in Kaminokawa, Tochigi. He initially played baseball and aspired to become a professional baseball player.[1] Prior to joining professional sumo, Kinjo had minimal sumo training with his only experience being a tournament in Utsunomiya, Tochigi. Nevertheless, he was recruited into Dewanoumi stable by Dekiyama Oyakata (former sekiwake Dewanohana).[1]
Career[]
He made his professional debut in March 2012 and was given the shikona "Dewanojo" (出羽ノ城). Already weighing 179 kg (395 Ib), he was the heaviest new recruit at the time, but he still finished with a 3-4 record in his first tournament. He reached the sandanme division in September 2013 and would spend most of his career there. He was promoted to makushita in March 2020.[2]
Personal Life[]
- Peaking at 258 kg (569 Ib), Dewanojo is the fourth heaviest sumo wrestler of all time as of 2025.[2]
Fighting Style[]
Dewanojo defeats Katsunofuji by kimedashi (arm barring force out)
Dewanojo is a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He won majority of his bouts with a straightforward yorikiri, or force out. Due to his immense size, he is also fond of employing kimedashi, or arm barring force out.[3]
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 254-255-16/504 (77 basho)
- Makushita: 15-34/48 (7 basho)
- Sandanme: 192-184-16/372 (57 basho)
- Jonidan: 39-31/70 (10 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 8-6/14 (2 basho)
Shikona History[]
- Kinjo Shuta (2012.03 - 2012.05)
- Dewanojo Shuta (2012.05 - 2023.07)
- Dewanojo Shota (2023.09 - 2025.01)
- Dewanojo Yoshihide (2025.01 - )
Gallery[]
(c. 2019)
