Former yokozuna Chiyonofuji dies at age of 61

File photo shows yokozuna Chiyonofuji wiping away tears at a press conference in Tokyo in May, 1991, while announcing his retirement with 1,045 career victories. The former yokozuna died due to pancreatic cancer on July 31, 2016, at the age of 61. Chiyonofuji, whose real name was Mitsugu Akimoto, ranked third in championships with 31 wins behind Hakuho (37) and Taiho (32). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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