Asashio Taro

Asashio Taro is a former professional sumo wrestler from Kochi Prefecture whose highest rank was ozeki, the second-highest rank. Born on 9 December 1955, he made his professional debut in March 1978. Following the March 1983 tournament he became ozeki, and he spent 36 tournaments at ozeki and 63 tournaments in makuuchi, the top division, winning the top-division championship in the March 1985 tournament. Over 67 career tournaments he compiled a record of 564 wins and 382 losses. Retiring in March 1989, his last stable as an active wrestler was Takasago stable.