Fujizakura Yoshimori
Fujizakura Yoshimori (富士櫻栄守) (born 9 February 1948 as Yoshio Nakasawa) is a former sumo wrestler from Kōfu, Yamanashi, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake. He wrestled for Takasago stable. He made his debut in 1963 and had one of the longest professional careers of any wrestler, fighting 1613 bouts in total, of which 1543 were consecutive. This latter record is second only to Aobajō. After his retirement in 1985 he was an elder of the Japan Sumo Association and the head coach of Nakamura stable.
| Fujizakura Yoshimori | |
|---|---|
| 富士櫻栄守 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Yoshio Nakazawa 9 February 1948 Kōfu, Yamanashi, Japan |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 129 kg (284 lb; 20.3 st) |
| Career | |
| Stable | Takasago |
| Record | 788-827-30 |
| Debut | March, 1963 |
| Highest rank | Sekiwake (March, 1974) |
| Retired | March, 1985 |
| Elder name | Nakamura |
| Championships | 1 (Jūryō) 1 (Makushita) |
| Special Prizes | Technique (3) Outstanding Performance (2) Fighting Spirit (3) |
| Gold Stars | 9 Wajima (3) Wakanohana II (3) Kitanoumi (2) Kotozakura |
| * Up to date as of June 2020. | |
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