About Abi Masatora

Abi Masatora (Japanese: 阿炎 政虎, born May 4, 1994 as Kōsuke Horikiri (堀切 洸助, Horikiri Kōsuke)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Saitama Prefecture. He made his debut in May, 2013 and wrestles for Shikoroyama stable. He reached the top makuuchi division in January 2018 and has four special prizes for Fighting Spirit and one for Outstanding Performance. He has three gold stars for yokozuna upsets. His highest rank has been sekiwake. He won his first championship in November 2022.