The sumo boom of the Heisei Era (1989-2019) was centered on the two brothers Wakanohana and Takanohana. But it was Akebono, the first foreign-born yokozuna, who challenged their domination and ...

Imagine stepping into the MMA ring with a former sumo wrestling legend who towers over you by a good foot and weighs nearly ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii sports legend Akebono Taro, who made history when he became the first non-Japanese-born sumo wrestler to reach the sport’s highest title, has died. He was 54.

Akebono’s family announced via a statement to the Associated Press on Thursday that the Hawaiian-born sumo wrestler had passed away earlier this month. “It is with sadness that we announce ...

Akebono was raised in Hawaii and became the first foreign-born sumo star to reach the level of "yokozuna," or grand champion Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been ...

The world is mourning the loss of Akebono Taro, one of Hawaii’s most legendary athletes and an iconic figure in sumo wrestling. Born Chad Rowan, Akebono has passed away, leaving behind a legacy ...

New yokozuna Hoshoryu suffered a nightmare start to his time at the exalted rank on Sunday after the Mongolian-born wrestler ...