1. Azumafuji Kin'ichi was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Taito, Tokyo.
11 Facts About Azumafuji Kin'ichi
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Azumafuji Kin'ichi was the sport's 40th yokozuna, and later a professional wrestler.
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Azumafuji Kin'ichi made professional debut in January 1936, joining Takasago stable.
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Azumafuji Kin'ichi was promoted to the top makuuchi division in May 1943.
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Azumafuji Kin'ichi won his first top division championship in May 1948, and was promoted to the top yokozuna rank in October of that year after finishing as runner-up.
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Azumafuji Kin'ichi fought with then ozeki Yoshibayama twice, but the outcome still could not be determined.
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Azumafuji Kin'ichi went on to win the tournament, his fourth championship.
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Azumafuji Kin'ichi won his sixth and final championship in September 1953, and struggled with injuries after that.
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Azumafuji Kin'ichi suddenly announced his retirement at that tournament, not wishing to hinder Tochinshiki's promotion to yokozuna.
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Tochinishiki reportedly asked Azumafuji Kin'ichi to reconsider his decision, but to no avail.
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Azumafuji Kin'ichi was the first yokozuna to turn to Western-style professional wrestling, in 1955.