Yamamotoyama Ryūta
Sumo Wrestler, Martial Artist
1984 –
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Who is Yamamotoyama Ryūta?
Yamamotoyama Ryūta is a former sumo wrestler from the city of Saitama in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Making his professional debut in January 2007, he reached the top makuuchi division in January 2009. His highest rank was maegashira 9. At 265 kg, he is the heaviest Japanese-born sumo wrestler ever. In April 2011 he was told to retire by the Japan Sumo Association after he and several other wrestlers were found to be involved in match-fixing.
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- Born
- May 8, 1984
Ina - Also known as
- 山本山 龍太
- Ryūta Yamamotoyama
- やまもとやま りゅうた
- Ryūichi Yamamoto
- Yamamoto Ryūichi
- やまもと りゅういち
- Yama
- Nationality
- Japan
- Profession
- Education
- Nihon University
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on July 23, 2013
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