Kiyoseumi Takayuki

Kiyoseumi Takayuki (born Takayuki Ichihara, 16 August 1984) is a former sumo wrestler from Nagoya, Japan. An extremely successful amateur, his highest rank in the professional sport was maegashira 13. He was forced to retire in April 2011 after an investigation by the Japan Sumo Association found him guilty of match-fixing.

Kiyoseumi Takayuki
Personal information
BornTakayuki Ichihara
(1984-08-16) 16 August 1984
Aichi, Japan
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight180 kg (397 lb)
Career
StableKise → Kitanoumi
UniversityNihon University
Record157-129-33
DebutJanuary, 2007
Highest rankMaegashira 13 (March, 2008)
RetiredApril 2011
* Up to date as of Apr 2011.
Takayuki Ichihara
Medal record
Men's Sumo
Representing  Japan
World Games
2005 Duisburg Heavyweight
2005 Duisburg Open
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