Emmanuel Yarbrough
- January 18, 2024
- Martial Artist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Emmanuel Yarbrough |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 5, 1964(1964-09-05) |
| Age | 60 |
| Date Of Death | December 21, 2015, Richmond, VA |
| Birthplace | Rahway |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New Jersey |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Emmanuel Yarbrough Biography
| Birthday | Sep 5 |
| Birth Year | 1964 |
Emmanuel Yarbrough is one of the most popular and richest Martial Artist who was born on September 5, 1964 in Rahway, New Jersey, United States.
Yarbrough started his sports career at Morgan State University, where he became an offensive tackle for the college football team before joining the college wrestling team. He was given the nickname “Tiny” due to his large size. He achieved NCAA All-American Division II wrestler status in 1983 and 1985, later ascending to Division I in 1986, while in football he was a Division I in 1982 and 1983. After college, Yarbrough trained in judo under Yoshisada Yonezuka, who coached him to a silver medal victory at the US Nationals tournament at brown belt level. This experience would lead him to take a further interest in martial arts, exploring amateur sumo and mixed martial arts.
Yarbrough started competing in amateur sumo in 1992. He won silver medals in the Sumo World Championships in 1992 and 1994, as well as a bronze medal in
- Two years later, after his appearance in Ultimate Fighting Championship, Yarbrough increased his previous weight by 282 lbs, reaching an excess of 828 lbs that awarded him the Guinness World Record for the heaviest living athlete. He quickly became the World Amateur Sumo Champion, leading him to be one of the most famous sumo wrestlers outside Japan.
Emmanuel Yarbrough (September 5, 1964 – December 21, 2015) was an American martial artist, professional wrestler, football player and actor. He was particularly known by his career in amateur sumo, holding the Guinness World Record for the heaviest living athlete.
Emmanuel Yarbrough Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Martial Artist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Emmanuel is one of the richest Martial Artist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Emmanuel Yarbrough 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6′ 8″ |
| Weight | 595 lbs |
Emmanuel Yarbrough height 6′ 8″ Emmanuel weight 595 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Emmanuel Yarbrough Dating?
According to our records, Emmanuel Yarbrough is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Emmanuel Yarbrough’s is not dating anyone.
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On December 21, 2015, Yarbrough died at the age of 51, from a heart attack. His manager said that he had battled all his life with food addiction and “he always said, ‘I am a prisoner in my own body.'” By the age of 14 he already weighed 320 pounds, which he attributed to a poor diet of fried foods. In 2007, he was hospitalized for a week due to heart failure, and after seeing an obesity specialist and changing his diet he reduced his weight from over 800 to around 670 pounds.
Facts & Trivia
Emmanuel Ranked on the list of most popular Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Emmanuel Yarbrough celebrates birthday on September 5 of every year.
How old was Emmanuel Yarborough when he died?
51 years (1964–2015)
Is Emmanuel Yarborough still alive?
December 21, 2015
What was Emmanuel Yarbrough record?
Emmanuel Yarborough Record: 1-2-0.
Who won Yarbrough vs Takase?
Daiju Takase defeats Emmanuel Yarborough via Submission at 3:22 of Round 2.
Who was the fattest UFC fighter?
- Emmanuel Yarbrough is the UFC’s heaviest ever fighter at 270kg (Image: UFC Fight Pass)
- Emmanuel Yarbrough thought Keith Hackney at UFC 3 in 1994 (Image: UFC Fight Pass)