Hakuho: The Greatest Yokozuna of All Time
Hakuho: The Greatest Yokozuna of All Time
A record 45 championships and the longest yokozuna reign in history. Here is the career of sumo’s greatest, Hakuho Sho.
Hakuho Sho is widely regarded as the greatest sumo wrestler of all time. The Mongolian-born yokozuna won a record 45 top-division championships across a 20-year career, becoming the longest-serving yokozuna in history with 1,187 career wins before retiring in 2021.
1. The record-breaker
45 titles, more than anyone.
Hakuho won a record 45 top-division (makuuchi) championships — far beyond any rival — cementing his status as the most successful wrestler in sumo history.1
2. Longest-serving yokozuna
A reign without equal.
Promoted to yokozuna in May 2007 at age 22 — the 69th wrestler to reach the rank — he became the longest-serving yokozuna of all time.1
3. A 20-year career
Sustained dominance.
Over two decades he amassed 1,187 career wins before retiring at the end of September 2021.1 Born in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, he became a defining figure of modern sumo.
4. Why he matters
The standard against which all are measured.
Hakuho is the benchmark of sumo greatness — essential context for anyone exploring our guide to sumo for beginners.
Frequently asked questions
How many championships did Hakuho win?
A record 45 top-division championships.
Where was Hakuho born?
In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
When did he retire?
At the end of September 2021, with 1,187 career wins.
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Sources & notes
- Mongolian-born; record 45 makuuchi championships; yokozuna May 2007 (69th, age 22); longest-serving yokozuna; 1,187 wins; retired Sept 2021. Wikipedia; Guinness World Records.
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| 日付 | 変更内容 |
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| 2026年6月22日 | 初回公開 |
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最終検証日：2026年6月22日
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