Akebono, known for his accomplishments both in sumo wrestling and later professional wrestling, has passed away. Japanese media announced on Wednesday that Akebono had died of heart failure at 54 ...

Sumo legend Taro Akebono, who drove a resurgence in the sport's popularity and became its first foreign grand champion, has died of heart failure at the age of 54. The Hawaiian-born wrestler ...

After that, he entered the world of professional wrestling. The sumo boom of the Heisei Era (1989-2019) was centered on the two brothers Wakanohana and Takanohana. But it was Akebono, the first ...

Sumo and wrestling star Akebono Taro, who was born as Chadwick Rowan, died at age 54 on April 11. Reports from Japan claimed he died of heart failure, as the former NJPW star had been battling ...

Royce Gracie, UFC legend joins Keyshawn Johnson on the All Facts No Brakes podcast where he recalls a time fighting legendary sumo wrestler Akebono Tarō. Akebono stood at a towering 6 ft ...

With sumo wrestlers unable to engage in regular training ... Azumazeki became independent from the Takasago stable and developed yokozuna Akebono. In addition, after Azumazeki, former yokozuna ...

The world is mourning the loss of Akebono Taro, one of Hawaii’s most legendary athletes and an iconic figure in sumo wrestling. Born Chad Rowan, Akebono has passed away, leaving behind a legacy ...

An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Sumo wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi rates eight sumo fights in movies and TV shows, such as "Memoirs of a Geisha" and "Isle of Dogs," for realism.