Kaneshiro Kōfuku
| Kaneshiro Kōfuku | |
|---|---|
| 金城 興福 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Kōfuku Kaneshiro February 27, 1953 Takanabe, Miyazaki, Japan |
| Died | December 29, 2002 (aged 49) |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 140 kg (310 lb; 22 st) |
| Career | |
| Stable | Kasugano |
| Record | 683-725-22 |
| Debut | September, 1969 |
| Highest rank | Sekiwake (July, 1977) |
| Retired | May, 1987 |
| Special Prizes | Fighting Spirit (3) |
| Gold Stars | 2 (Wajima) |
Last updated: Sep. 2012 | |
Kaneshiro Kōfuku (February 27, 1953 - December 29, 2002) was a sumo wrestler from Takanabe, Miyazaki, Japan. He made his professional debut in September 1969, and reached the top division in September 1974. His highest rank was sekiwake. He was a runner-up in two tournaments and earned two gold stars and three Fighting Spirit prizes. After retiring in 1987 he opened up a sumo-themed restaurant. He died of a heart attack in 2002.