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Terunofuji Promoted As The 73rd Yokozuna In History

The Nihon Sumo Kyokai is proud to announce that on July 21, 2021, following a special board of directors meeting, Ozeki Terunofuji (Isegahama Beya) was promoted to the rank of Yokozuna. He now becomes the 73rd yokozuna in history.

The 73rd Yokozuna
Terunofuji Haruo
Heya Isegahama
Name Gantulga Ganerdene
Ring Name History Wakamisho → Terunofuji
Date of Birth November 29, 1991
Place of Birth Mongolia
Height 192.0cm
Weight 177.0kg
Career Record 409-235-80
Makuuchi Division Career Record 252-167-46
Makuuchi Division Championships 4
Juryo Division Championships 2
Makushita Division Championships 1
Outstanding Performance Award 3
Fighting Spirit Prize 3
Technique Prize 3
Favorite Grip/Techniques migi-yotsu/yori
Debut May, 2011
Juryo Debut September, 2013
Makuuchi Debut March, 2014
Sanyaku Debut March, 2015
Ozeki Promotion July, 2015

(after July 2021)

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