Is Hakuho still yokozuna?

He was the longest-serving yokozuna of all-time, having surpassed Haguroyama’s record in 2019, and fought his 1000th bout as a yokozuna in July 2020. He acquired Japanese citizenship in 2019….

Is Hakuho the greatest sumo ever?

Sumo wrestling’s greatest champion, Hakuho, is set to retire after more than 1,000 wins. During his career, Hakuho recorded more titles, wins and perfect championships than any other wrestler in history. His retirement leaves just one wrestler at the sport’s highest rank of yokozuna.

What happened to sumo wrestler Hakuho?

The Mongolian-born wrestler, whose birth name is Monkhbatyn Davaajargal, announced his decision to retire to the Japan Sumo Association on Monday, according to Hironori Yano, the head of the association’s Yokozuna Deliberation Council. Since becoming a Japanese citizen in 2019, Hakuho is eligible to run his own stable.

Who is the goat of sumo?

Hakuhō Shō
With all such humongous winning records and victories, Hakuhō Shō is undoubtedly a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in sumo wrestling.

Who’s the best sumo wrestler of all time?

Hakuho
Welcome to the Numlock Sunday edition. Hakuho, the greatest-of-all-recorded-time of sumo wrestling, is retiring. Since reaching the title of yokozuna — the highest rank in sumo — Hakuho has won at least one of the top six tournaments every year since 2007, having now won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles.

Who was the best sumo wrestler ever?

Hakuho Sho
Hakuho Sho, the greatest sumo wrestler ever — and possibly the most accomplished figure in any sport, ever — pumped his fist and emitted a victory yell as he ended the July tournament.

How many yokozuna are alive?

With the passing of Tochinoumi on Jan. 29 there are now just 15 surviving active or retired yokozuna. Sumo’s highest rank has few, if any, parallels in other sports.

Who is the best sumo ever?

Hakuhō
Most top division wins