Akebono, sumo’s first foreign-born grand champion, dies aged 54 The enormous Hawaiian-born wrestler helped raise the international profile of Japanese sumo in the 1990s.

Legends live forever #RIPAkebono
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Me and Sumo champion Akebono in Japan in the early 1990s.

Me and superstar Sumo champion Akebono Tarō in the 1990s when my band toured Japan. I believe he was the 1st non-Japanese champ (Hawaiian). Massive man: 6'8", over 500lbs. As nice as could be. It was an honor to meet him. #RIPAkebono

Japanische Medien berichten, dass Chadwick Haheo Rowan, auch bekannt als Akebono, ein ehemaliger Sumo-Ringer und AJPW Triple Crown Champion, im Alter von 54 Jahren verstorben ist. 🙏🏻
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Remembering Akebono (1969-2024) I couldn't believe it when I saw the news today that Akebono had died (see First foreign-born sumo grand champion Akebono dies at 54). Although sumo rikishi often don't live to the sorts of ages that ...

Remembering Akebono (1969-2024)

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