Shōhōzan Yūya
| Shōhōzan Yūya | |
|---|---|
| 松鳳山 裕也 | |
Shōhōzan in 2010 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Yūya Matsutani February 9, 1984 Chikujō, Fukuoka, Japan |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 133 kg (293 lb) |
| Career | |
| Stable | Hanaregoma |
| University | Komazawa University |
| Record | 582-605-22 |
| Debut | March, 2006 |
| Highest rank | Komusubi (January, 2013) |
| Retired | June, 2022 |
| Championships | 1 (Jūryō) 2 (Makushita) 1 (Jonidan) |
| Special Prizes | Fighting Spirit (3) Outstanding Performance (1) |
| Gold Stars | 5 Harumafuji (3) Kakuryū (2) |
Last updated: 22 June 2022 | |
Shōhōzan Yūya (Japanese: 松鳳山 裕也; born February 9, 1984 as Yūya Matsutani (松谷 裕也)) is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler from Chikujō, Fukuoka. Wrestling for Hanaregoma stable, he made his professional debut in March 2006 and reached the top makuuchi division in November 2011. His highest rank was komusubi, which he achieved on five separate occasions. He earned three Fighting Spirit prizes, five kinboshi or gold stars for defeating yokozuna, and was runner-up in one tournament before retiring from competition in June 2022.