Claim: Takatōriki Tadashige, a former sumo wrestler and professional boxer with the highest rank sekiwake, had outstanding performances during his 1991, 1997, and 2000 matches while he was declared champion during his 1989 match in Nagoya basho.
Evidence: Takatōriki Tadashige (貴闘力 忠茂, born September 28, 1967 as Tadashige Kamakari (鎌苅 忠茂, Kamakari Tadashige)) is a former sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Kobe, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake. He had a very successful year in 1991, becoming the only man in the top division to achieve a winning record in every tournament that year. West Maegashira #1
11–4 West Sekiwake #1
7–8 West Komusubi #1
6–9 West Maegashira #1
11–4
O★ West Sekiwake #2
9–6 West Sekiwake #2
6–9 East Maegashira #10
6–9 East Maegashira #14
13–2
FO West Komusubi #2
2–13 West Maegashira #8
9–6 East Maegashira #4
6–9 East Maegashira #5
4–11 West Makushita #2
7–0–P
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