Tags: Sumo Wrestler, Wrestler.
Yamamotoyama Ryūta (born May 8 1984 as Yamamoto Ryūichi) is a former sumo wrestler from the city of Saitama in Saitama Prefecture Japan. Making his professional debut in January 2007 he reached the top makuuchi division in January 2009. His highest rank was maegashira 9. At 265 kg (584 lb) he is the heaviest Japanese-born sumo wrestler ever. In April 2011 he was told to retire by the Japan Sumo Association after he and several other wrestlers were found to be involved in match-fixing.
