another legend passes

[Hisaharu Tanabe]

"Fireball Kid"
Michiaki Yoshimura
(1926/09/19 - 2003/02/15)


Another puroresu legend passed away on 2003/02/15 at the age of 76. After his debut in '54, he became Japanese Junior Heavyweight champion in '57. He was better known as the greatest side-player in the puroresu history as he teamed with other legends such as Rikidozan, Giant Baba, Antonio Inoki, etc. to win the All-Asian tag team title several times and NWA International Tag Team title.

[Chewtoy]

An incredibly impressive history.
RIP