First Time Ever Jaw-Dropping Sumo Wrestling Comes to Arkansas
Are you ready for Sumo Wrestling? For the first time in the state of Arkansas get ready for a sumo wrestling exhibition at the Hot Springs Convention Center and Bank OZK Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Hiroki
These colossal giants bring wrestling to a whole different level pound for pound these sumo wrestlers hold nothing back when it comes to battling for a championship. Come watch the mighty Hiroki, classified as the heaviest Sumo wrestler in the world at 6'4" and weighing 570 pounds, this Japanese wrestler has already won two divisional Championship titles. This international star was recently seen in the movie, John Wick 4, and on the Netflix show, Sanctuary.
Battling Hiroki will be the 500-pound Egyptian Ramy who boasts an impressive record Ten times as a National Sumo Champion, former U.S. Sumo Open Champion, and World Championship competitor. Ramy has been seen on the TV show, "Tengo Talento."
These astonishing Sumo wrestlers will astound and amaze you with their strength, agility, speed, and power as they bring the culture of Japanese wrestling to the state of Arkansas for the first time.
Sumo wrestler Mendee, The 5'10'' Mongolian is a sheer 330 pounds of pure muscle and speed, don't let his size fool you he can take down a man in no time. Mendee is a two-time U.S. Sumo Open Champion and World Sumo Champion and has an undefeated 27-0 record at the U.S. Open.
This Sumo wrestling event kicks off the 7th Annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival a celebration of Japanese culture featuring taiko drumming, cultural demonstrations, exhibits, dancing, and more. In addition, the Fourth Annual American Craft Saké Festival wraps up the weekend featuring local Arkansas rice-brewed Origami Saké along with other craft brews.
Get your tickets now to see these incredible thunderous Sumo wrestlers at the Hot Springs Convention Center and Bank OZK Arena at 6 p.m., on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
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