Hachijukichi KONISHIKI
(1995)
Japan: 1995, Tokyo - Konishiki, born Saleva'a Fuauli Atisano'e, the first foreign-born wrestler ever to reach ozeki, the second highest rank in the sport. His career spanned 15 years from 1982 to 1997. At a peak weight of 287 kg, he was the heaviest rikishi ever in sumo, earning him the nickname "The Dump Truck." (Photo by Fujifotos/AFLO) FYJ