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Chiyonofuji Mitsugu

Chiyonofuji Mitsugu

Japanese rikishi
Chiyonofuji Mitsugu, born Mitsugu Akimoto, was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. Following his retirement as a wrestler, he was the stable master of Kokonoe stable until the time of his death. Wikipedia
Born: June 1, 1955, Fukushima, Hokkaido, Japan
Died: July 31, 2016 (age 61 years), Tokyo, Japan
Stable: Kokonoe-beya Sumo Stable (1970–1991)
Makuuchi rank: yokozuna
Spouse: Kumiko Akimoto (m. ?–2016)
Weight: 278 lbs
Height: 6′ 0″