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Suzaku Futoshi

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Suzaku Futoshi - 朱雀 太 (born June 16, 1982) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima. He made his debut in January 2005 and wrestled for Hakkaku stable. His highest rank was makushita 7 and he retired in September 2017.

Early Life[]

Futoshi Yonemura was born in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, on June 16, 1982. He began sumo wrestling in the fifth grade. In addition to sumo, he also practiced judo on the side before solely focusing on sumo in junior high school. During his time in junior high school and high school, he regularly participated in national tournaments. After graduating from Aizu Agricultural & Forestry High School, he enrolled at Tokyo University of Agriculture and was a member of the school's sumo club, however, he did not leave a notable track record.[1]

Career[]

After graduating university, he decided to try professional sumo and unusually joined Hakkaku stable instead of Tokitsukaze stable which was heavily affiliated with his school. In fact, Yonemura was the first Tokyo University of Agriculture alumnus to join another stable besides Tokitsukaze stable since Musashiumi joined Azumazeki stable in 1986.[2]

He made his professional debut in January 2005 alongside Okinoumi, Goeido, Tochiozan, and Toyohibiki. Initially wrestling under his surname Yonemura, he was promoted to sandanme in September 2005 and makushita in November 2006. In March 2010, he was given the shikona "Suzaku" (朱雀). He reached a career-best makushita 7 in September 2012, but he finished with a poor 2-5 record. He retired from sumo in September 2017.[3]

Retirement from Sumo[]

After retiring from sumo, he took over his family's chanko restaurant called "Yagura Taiko" (やぐら太鼓), located in his hometown of Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima.[4]

Personal Life[]

  • Suzaku's father is former makushita wrestler Takanobori (1946-2016). After retiring from sumo, he became a professional wrestler under the ring name Tenshin Yonemura.[2][5]

Fighting Style[]

Suzaku's Fighting Style 1

Suzaku defeats Chiyotenzan by oshidashi (push out)

Suzaku was proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His most often used winning kimarite was yorikiri (force out), followed by okuridashi (rear push out) and oshidashi (push out).[6]

Record[]

Division Results[]

  • Total: 266-252-7/518 (76 basho)
  • Makushita: 184-194/378 (54 basho)
  • Sandanme: 66-53-7/119 (18 basho)
  • Jonidan: 12-2/14 (2 basho)
  • Jonokuchi: 4-3/7 (1 basho)

Shikona History[]

  • Yonemura Futoshi (2005.01 - 2010.01)
  • Suzaku Futoshi (2010.03 - 2017.09)

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