Akebono latest K-1 signing

[pknox]

Evidently he has resigned from the Japanese Sumo Association, and wishes to pursue a professional fighting career.

http://www.k-1usa.net/docs/news/news.asp

 

[7starmantis]

Maybe he will end up fighting Mike Tyson...that would be...interesting.


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[pknox]

Actually, the AP has reported that he will debut against Bob Sapp on Dec 31. Should be very interesting.

 

[arnisador]

My money is on the Sumo guy!

 

[theletch1]

I've seen Akebono in the ring for sumo. He is very quick on his feet and his hands are just as fast. My only question about him will be whether or not he will have the stamina to continue a bout for very long. Definetly an interesting idea.

 

[arnisador]

Article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19203-2003Dec21.html

 

[arnisador]

Spoiler Warning:
http://www.e-budo.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23669

 

[arnisador]

More news on Sapp's defeat of Akebonbo:
http://mdn.mainichi.co.jp/news/20040101p2a00m0dm003000c.html
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2001827608_digs01.html