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Tamanofuji Shigeru (Shigeru Akutsu) was born on 24 November, 1949 in Tochigi, Japan, is a Japanese sumo wrestler (1949–2021). Discover Tamanofuji Shigeru's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As Shigeru Akutsu
Occupation N/A
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 24 November, 1949
Birthday 24 November
Birthplace Tochigi, Japan
Date of death 21 June, 2021
Died Place N/A
Nationality Japan

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Tamanofuji Shigeru Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Tamanofuji Shigeru height is 1.85 m and Weight 125 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.85 m
Weight 125 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Tamanofuji Shigeru Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tamanofuji Shigeru worth at the age of 71 years old? Tamanofuji Shigeru’s income source is mostly from being a successful wrestler. He is from Japan. We have estimated Tamanofuji Shigeru's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1949

Tamanofuji Shigeru (玉ノ富士茂, born Shigeru Akutsu, 24 November 1949 – 21 June 2021) was a Japanese sumo wrestler.

1967

He made his professional debut in 1967, reaching a highest rank of sekiwake in 1978.

He won three special prizes and earned two gold stars.

He began his career in May 1967, joining Kataonami stable.

However, he ran away from the stable shortly after fighting his first tournament in the lowest jonokuchi division, and joined the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

1970

After being discharged, he returned to sumo in September 1970, winning two straight tournaments (or yūshō) in the jonokuchi and jonidan division.

1973

He reached sekitori status in November 1973 upon promotion to the jūryō division.

1974

In September 1974 he reached the top makuuchi division.

1978

In January 1978 he scored 11 wins against 4 losses at the rank of komusubi, including wins over all four ōzeki, and was awarded the Fighting Spirit prize He was promoted to sekiwake for the following tournament, which was to be his highest rank.

He held the rank a further five times, and stayed in the san'yaku ranks for eight consecutive tournaments.

1979

In September 1979 he defeated the eventual tournament winner, yokozuna Kitanoumi to earn his first kinboshi (he had defeated yokozuna Wajima on two previous occasions but had been ranked in san'yaku so was not eligible for a kinboshi).

The victory was remarkable as Tamanofuji had lost every one of his previous 19 matches with Kitanoumi.

He was awarded the Outstanding Performance prize.

He defeated Kitanoumi again in the next tournament in November 1979, but did not get a kinboshi as he was ranked as a komusubi (he also defeated Wajima for the third time in this tournament, and was awarded his second Fighting Spirit prize).

1980

However, he did pick up another kinboshi in November 1980 with a win over Mienoumi.

1981

He retired in 1981 and became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association.

In 1981 he fell back to the jūryō division and he retired in November of that year.

Shigeru became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association under the name Minatogawa.

1987

He was the head coach of the Kataonami stable from 1987 until 2010, when he changed his elder name to Tateyama.

In October 1987 he became head of the Kataonami stable following the death of the previous head, his old boss Tamanoumi Daitaro.

As Kataonami Oyakata he produced several top division wrestlers including Tamakasuga, Tamanoshima, and Tamawashi.

2010

In February 2010 he handed over control of the stable to Tamakasuga and adopted the Tateyama name.

2012

In February 2012 he joined the board of Directors of the Sumo Association, and in November 2014 he reached the Sumo Association's mandatory retirement age of sixty-five.

He no longer had full oyakata status, but following a rule change he was rehired by the Sumo Association as a san'yo or consultant for a period of five years with reduced pay, the first example of this happening.

2014

He reached 65 years of age in 2014, the normal age of retirement for an elder, but was re-hired for a further five years as a consultant.

Shigeru was born in Ogawa, Nasu District, Tochigi Prefecture.

He played basketball in high school.

2019

The Sumo Association announced in April 2019 that he had left his position, around seven months ahead of schedule.

He died of liver cancer on 21 June 2021 at the age of 71.

His wife was the president of a company that trades in marine products.

Tamanofuji had a steady, unspectacular style, and has been described as a "dull and plodding grinder."

His most common winning kimarite was yorikiri or force out, followed by hatakikomi, slap down.

His favoured grip on his opponent's mawashi was migiyotsu, a left hand outside, right hand inside position.