'Just' 60kg office worker turns into a giant-slaying legend, completely overpowering a massive 160kg opponent... "An unbelievable victory" shocks the arena

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A 37-year-old veteran sumo wrestler weighing only 60kg pulled off a historic upset, toppling a colossal 160kg opponent with a single technique — an incredible display of skill that defied all expectations.

Japanese media outlet 'Ameba Times' reported on the 19th: "In the seventh day of the September Grand Sumo Tournament, a short-statured wrestler weighing around 60kg dramatically overturned a massive opponent exceeding 160kg. The spectacular technique sent the arena into chaos, and fans watching the broadcast were filled with awe."

The shocking upset occurred on this day at the seventh match of the September Basho held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. It was a bout between veteran Urutora (37) and Takaoi. Urutora weighed 60.4kg while Takaoi weighed 164.7kg — an unrealistic matchup with a staggering weight difference of 104.3kg.

But once they stepped onto the sand, the weight class difference became just a number. As soon as the match began, Urutora darted to the left like lightning, lowering his body deeply, then swiftly hooked Takaoi's right leg deep. Using his center of gravity, he flipped his opponent backward, sending the massive Takaoi rolling on the ground before collapsing heavily onto his back.

The decisive technique behind this victory was Urutora's signature move — the leg hook (ashi-tori). With this successful execution in his first tournament appearance, Urutora improved his record to 2 wins and 2 losses, while Takaoi suffered his third defeat.

Urutora's miraculous hunt for giants is not new. In March's Basho, he toppled a 163.2kg wrestler named Takeda in just six seconds using only his 62.5kg frame. He finished that tournament with five consecutive wins, all achieved through leg hooks, posting an impressive 5-2 record.

Urutora's real name is Takahashi Toru. Unlike most sumo wrestlers who follow elite training paths from a young age, he entered the sport later in life after working as an office employee. When joining the stable, he had to meet the minimum weight requirement of 67kg and drank five liters of water just before the weigh-in — a testament to his determination. Since debuting in 2010, despite frequent shoulder injuries and struggles with demotions, he has remained active for 17 years at a body weight in the low 60kg range. His fearless ability to take down giants earned him the ring name 'Urutora,' likening him to Ultraman battling monsters.

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