Taiga Satoru
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BornSatoshi Kawasaki
January 3, 1950
Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan
January 3, 1950
Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan
DiedJuly 16, 2009 (aged 59)
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight145 kg (320 lb; 22.8 st)
| Taiga Satoru | |
|---|---|
| 大峩 悟 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Satoshi Kawasaki January 3, 1950 Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan |
| Died | July 16, 2009 (aged 59) |
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 145 kg (320 lb; 22.8 st) |
| Career | |
| Stable | Kimigahama |
| Record | 446-446-19 |
| Debut | March, 1965 |
| Highest rank | Maegashira 1 (May, 1970) |
| Retired | May, 1977 |
| Championships | 2 (Jūryō) 1 (Makushita) |
| Special Prizes | Technique (1) |
| Gold Stars | 2 (Taihō, Kitanoumi) |
Last updated: Sep. 2012 | |
Taiga Satoru, born Satoshi Kawasaki (January 3, 1950 – July 16, 2009), was a sumo wrestler from Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1965, and reached the top division in July 1969. His highest rank was maegashira 1. He left the sumo world upon retirement in May 1977.
