Futatsuryū Jun'ichi

Sumo Wrestler, Martial Artist

1950 –

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Who is Futatsuryū Jun'ichi?

Futatsuryū Jun'ichi is a former sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. After retirement he became the head coach of Tokitsukaze stable. Following his involvement in the hazing and death of trainee Takashi Saito, in October 2007 he became the first serving stablemaster to be dismissed by the Japan Sumo Association. In May 2009 he was sentenced to six years in prison.

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Born
Feb 28, 1950
Muroran
Also known as
  • 双津竜 順一
  • ふたつりゅう じゅんいち
  • やまもと じゅんいち
  • Yamamoto Junichi
  • Junichi Yamamoto
  • 双ツ竜 順一
  • 錦島 順一
  • にしきじま じゅんいち
  • Nishikijima Junichi
  • Junichi Nishikijima
Nationality
  • Japan
Profession

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on July 23, 2013

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