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Futen'ō Izumi

Sumo wrestler

Born
28 August 1980, Kumamoto Prefecture
Citizenship
Japan
Sport
sumo
Occupation
rikishi

Futen'ō Izumi (born August 28, 1980, as Izumi Uchida in Tensui, Tamana District, Kumamoto, Japan), is a former sumo wrestler. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 2003, reaching the top division the following year. He earned two special prizes. His highest rank was komusubi, which he held for one tournament. He retired in May 2011 after falling down the banzuke to the third makushita division. He is now a sumo coach.

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Facts from Wikidata Q5510508 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.

Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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