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while he has run into some generational difficulties in doing so, he continues to work with him. Reportedly, Taiho has also asked Asashoryu for assistance in teaching Roho.

His own impressive legacy, and his continued influence on both Asashoryu and Roho should ensure that his presence will be felt in the sumo world for many years to come.

48th Yokozuna Taiho Koki

Real Name: Naya Koki
Birthdate: 29 May 1940
Birthplace (official): Teshikaga-machi, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
Shikona: Naya -> Taiho (May 1959)
Heya: Nishonoseki
Hatsu-dohyo: September 1956
Shin-juryo: May 1959
Shin-nyuumaku: January 1960
Shin-sanyaku: July 1960
Shin-ozeki: January 1961
Shin-yokozuna: November 1961
Yusho: Makuuchi- 32; Juryo- 1; Sandanme- 1
Sansho: Fighting Spirit- 2; Technique- 1

Kinboshi: 1 (Asashio)
Makuuchi Career Record: 746-144-136 (.838), 69 Basho
Preferred Techniques: Hidari-yotsu, sukui-nage, uwate-nage, yori

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