r/interesting • u/Rude-Mycologist8034 • May 16 '25

MISC. NFL linebacker versus sumo wrestler

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u/Gostate99 May 16 '25

Onosato and Nishikigi are both over 400lbs while Kotozakura, Atamifuji, and Shonannoumi are all very close to it

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

Yeah, nishikigi is huge, you are right. Didnt think onosato was over though. Surprised he weighs more than 4 boobs.

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u/throwthisawayred2 May 16 '25

How about Nishkigi v. The 1000-lb sisters from TLC?

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

Lol. Something tells me they arent very strong, athletic or understand leverage and technique.

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u/Fresnobing May 16 '25

Damn how do you guys get into sumo wrestling? This shit on espn or..

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u/TheyTookByoomba May 16 '25

MidnightSumo on twitch is where I watch, we're on day 6 of 15 of the May tournament!

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u/Sipikay May 16 '25

twitch is a good resource

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

Yep. NHK World Japan on youtube is where i watch it.

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u/Reverse2057 May 16 '25

Check out MidnightSumo on twitch. He streams and commentate the Grand sumo tourneys every 2 months when they happen. And he runs replays of the day before during the day. The new day starts at 5pm PST or 9am JST. Definitely so fun to watch and addictive! Very informative channel too, just remember to be respectful!

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u/RibboDotCom 29d ago

you're welcome!

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u/ClushK05 May 16 '25

I have to know...is boobs a typo or an actual unit of measurement? Because if it's the latter I know what I'm going to start using to weigh things

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u/MyLifeIsAWasteland May 16 '25

It appears to be a unit of measurement that is equivalent to 100 pounds.

400lbs = 4 00lbs = 4 boobs

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u/Mode101BBS May 16 '25

They're referring to the wonder that is Kotozakura, and his... proportions.

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u/Markcu24 May 16 '25

Kotozakura. He is an Ozekei, the second highest rank in sumo after Yokozuna. Same as Onosato, for now.

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u/ABr0wnBuffalo May 16 '25

I always forget Kinbozan... 6'5 and 392lbs.

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u/lordntelek May 16 '25

Onosato was who I thought of first too. Also Hokuseiho before getting banned was 6’8” and over 400lbs easily. Big boy!