Today, I will introduce the three wrestlers who have won the most titles among the Yokozuna, the most prestigious title in the world of sumo. These wrestlers have made their mark in the history of sumo with their outstanding skills and strength. And among them is a stable master who took care of me during my active days, and I am writing this article with a nostalgic feeling
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First Place: Hakuho
The Grand Yokozuna with the highest number of victories and wins. The second Mongolian-born Yokozuna, he is the son of a father who was a great Yokozuna in Mongolian sumo. Upon blossoming his talent and being promoted to Yokozuna, he demonstrated invincible strength. He polished his spirit, technique, and physique, and became a Grand Yokozuna. Currently, he is supporting the sumo world as the stablemaster of Miyagino.
| Place of Birth | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Date of Birth | March 11, 1985 |
| Real Name | Munhbat Davaajargal |
| Affiliated Sumo Stable | Miyagino |
| Debut Date | March 2001 tournament |
| Retirement Date | Autumn 2021 tournament |
| Makuuchi Tenure | 103 tournaments |
| Makuuchi Record | 1093 wins, 199 losses, 253 rest |
| Winning Percentage | 0.846 |
| Number of Championships | 45 times |
| Height | 192 cm |
| Weight | 154 kg |
Second Place: Taiho
The Grand Yokozuna of the Showa era, boasting 32 victories. He held impressive records such as 8 undefeated championships, 2 six-time consecutive championships, and a 45-match winning streak. He became a national superstar, so popular during the Showa era that his name became a buzzword. He was promoted to Ozeki at the youngest age in history, at 20 years and 6 months. He was promoted to Yokozuna at 21 years and 3 months, which was the youngest record at that time. (This record was later broken by Yokozuna Kitanoumi)
| Place of Birth | Hokkaido, Kitami District, Teshikaga Town |
| Date of Birth | May 29 1930 |
| Real Name | Koki Naya |
| Affiliated Sumo Stable | nishonoseki |
| Debut Date | September Tournament, Showa 31 (1956) |
| Retirement Date | May Tournament, Showa 46 (1971) |
| Makuuchi Tenure | ６９ tournaments |
| Makuuchi Record | 746 wins, 144 losses, 136 rest |
| Winning Percentage | 0.838 |
| Number of Championships | 32 times |
| Height | 187 cm |
| Weight | 153 kg |
| Date of Death | January 19, Heisei 25 (2013), at the age of 72 |
Third Place: Chiyonofuji
The small-bodied Grand Yokozuna who was the first in the sumo world to receive the People’s Honor Award. Nicknamed “Wolf” for his sharp gaze and slender body, he had a superbly trained body, explosive power, and speed. With 31 championship wins, a 53-match winning streak, and a total of 1045 wins, he built an era in the sumo world as a Yokozuna.
| Place of Birth | Hokkaido, Matsumae District, Fukushima Town |
| Date of Birth | June 1, Showa 30 (1955) |
| Real Name | Mitsugu Akimoto |
| Affiliated Sumo Stable | kokonoe |
| Debut Date | September Tournament, Showa 45 (1970) |
| Retirement Date | May Tournament, Heisei 3 (1991) |
| Makuuchi Tenure | 81 tournaments |
| Makuuchi Record | 807 wins, 253 losses, 81 rest |
| Winning Percentage | 0.761 |
| Number of Championships | 31 times |
| Height | 183cm |
| Weight | 127kg |
| Date of Death | July 31, Heisei 28 (2016), at the age of 61 |
Conclusion
In this article, we introduced three great Yokozuna of the sumo world: Hakuho, Taiho, and Chiyonofuji. These Yokozuna have supported the popularity of sumo through three eras: Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa. Each of them symbolizes a different era and has continued to captivate audiences with their strength and skill. It’s very exciting to think about what kind of Yokozuna will be born in the future. There are many other great Yokozuna, and we look forward to introducing them in future opportunities