Ryuho Masayoshi
琉鵬 · Maegashira · Michinoku stable · retired
File:Ryuho_2010_Sep.JPG?utm_source=ja.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=api&utm_content=original / / Wikimedia Commons (Wikimedia Commons; cropped to a square around the face)| Highest rank | Maegashira |
| Stable | Michinoku stable |
| From | Okinawa-ken, Nakagami-gun, Nakagusuku-son |
| Born | 1977-06-18 |
| Height | 183 cm |
| Weight | 149 kg |
| First tournament | March 1993 |
| Retired | 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z |
What the name means
The ring name is written 琉鵬. Taken character by character:
| 鵬 | the giant mythical bird of Chinese legend |
⚠️The character 琉 is left out above: we do not yet have a meaning for it that we are sure of, and we would rather show a gap than a guess.
These are the dictionary meanings of the characters, not a statement about why this particular name was chosen — that is the stablemaster’s business, and we do not guess at it. How ring names are put together →
Career record
Ryuho Masayoshi has fought 871 recorded bouts, winning 444 and losing 427 — a winning rate of 51.0%.
How he wins
| Technique | Japanese | Wins | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontal force out | 寄り切り | 195 | 43.9% |
| Frontal push out | 押し出し | 64 | 14.4% |
| Frontal crush out | 寄り倒し | 45 | 10.1% |
| Slap down | 叩き込み | 27 | 6.1% |
| Over arm throw | 上手投げ | 24 | 5.4% |
| Thrust down | 突き落とし | 14 | 3.2% |
| Rear push out | 送り出し | 13 | 2.9% |
| Hand pull down | 引き落とし | 13 | 2.9% |
Counted from his winning bouts in this database. English names follow NHK WORLD-JAPAN. All 87 techniques →
Most frequent opponents
| Opponent | Bouts | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyokunankai Hiromitsu | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Asofuji Seiya | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Hochiyama Kokan | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Dairaido | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Oiwato Yoshiyuki | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tamarikido Hideki | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Kotokuni Akimasa | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Yoshiazuma | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Recent tournaments
| Tournament | Rank | Record |
|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Jonokuchi 4 West | 0–0–7 |
| March 2012 | Jonidan 98 West | 0–0–7 |
| January 2012 | Jonidan 28 East | 0–0–7 |
| November 2011 | Sandanme 67 West | 0–0–7 |
| September 2011 | Sandanme 7 West | 0–0–7 |
| July 2011 | Makushita 29 West | 0–0–7 |
| May 2011 | Makushita 15 East | 1–5–1 |
| January 2011 | Makushita 7 East | 3–4 |
| November 2010 | Juryo 14 West | 4–11 |
| September 2010 | Juryo 14 East | 7–8 |
| July 2010 | Makushita 11 West | 6–1 |
| May 2010 | Makushita 3 West | 2–5 |
| March 2010 | Makushita 8 East | 5–2 |
| January 2010 | Makushita 2 East | 2–5 |
| November 2009 | Makushita 3 West | 4–3 |
Head-to-head records
Rivalries with at least 12 meetings, each with every bout listed:
| Opponent | Bouts | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Asofuji Seiya | 12 | 4–8 |
| Kyokunankai Hiromitsu | 12 | 7–5 |
More detail
The Japanese side of this site carries seven pages on Ryuho Masayoshi: tournament-by-tournament results, every bout he has fought, head-to-head records against all opponents, a breakdown of his winning techniques, a reading of his fighting style, and his records.