Hōmashō Noriyuki
| Hōmashō Noriyuki | |
|---|---|
| 豊真将 紀行 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Yōsuke Yamamoto April 16, 1981 Yamaguchi, Japan |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 145 kg (320 lb; 22.8 st) |
| Web presence | website |
| Career | |
| Stable | Shikoroyama |
| University | Nihon University |
| Record | 415-344-109 |
| Debut | March 2004 |
| Highest rank | Komusubi (Nov 2011) |
| Retired | January 2015 |
| Elder name | Shikoroyama |
| Championships | 1 (Jūryō) 1 (Sandanme) |
| Special Prizes | Fighting Spirit (5) Technique (2) |
Last updated: Jan 19, 2015 | |
Hōmashō Noriyuki (born April 16, 1981 as Yōsuke Yamamoto in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan), is a former sumo wrestler. He turned professional in March 2004 and reached the top makuuchi division in May 2006 as the first sekitori from Shikoroyama stable, without any losing scores on his record. His highest rank was komusubi. He earned seven special prizes in his top division career and was a runner-up in three tournaments. In March 2014 he took the championship in the jūryō division. Hōmashō was a popular wrestler among sumo fans, and was noted for his deep and graceful bow at the end of a match. Upon his retirement in January 2015 he became an elder of the Japan Sumo Association under the name of Tatsutagawa.