Daishōyama Naoki
| Daishōyama Naoki | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | Naoki Yamazaki 7 July 1966 Anamizu, Ishikawa, Japan |
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 179 kg (395 lb; 28.2 st) |
| Career | |
| Stable | Tatsunami |
| University | Nihon University |
| Record | 266-252-40 |
| Debut | January, 1989 |
| Highest rank | Maegashira 2 (January, 1991) |
| Retired | November 1995 |
| Elder name | Oitekaze |
| Championships | 1 (Jūryō) 2 (Makushita) |
| Special Prizes | Fighting Spirit (1) |
| Gold Stars | 3 Hokutoumi (2) Ōnokuni |
Last updated: March 2009 | |
Daishōyama Naoki (born 7 July 1966 as Naoki Yamazaki) is a former sumo wrestler from Anamizu, Ishikawa, Japan. A former amateur champion, he made his professional debut in January 1989 and reached a highest rank of maegashira 2 before retiring in 1995. He is now the head coach of Oitekaze stable.