Biography
Akebono Tarō was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by the pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.
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Career Analysis
Akebono Tarō has compiled a professional record of 654-232-181 across 1067 bouts.
Representing United States on the world stage, Tarō competes in the {{convert division. They remain active and looking for their next fight.