Kotooshu Katsunori

Kotooshu Katsunori was a former sumo wrestler from Veliko Tarnovo Province, Bulgaria, whose highest rank reached was ozeki. He had experience in freestyle wrestling and made his professional debut in November 2002. In the May 2008 tournament, he became the first wrestler from Europe to win a makuuchi championship. His favored techniques were migi-yotsu, yori, and uwatenage. He acquired Japanese citizenship in January 2014 and retired in March 2014. His last stable as an active wrestler was Sadogatake stable. His career record was 537 wins and 337 losses over 68 career tournaments.