Ulambayaryn Byambajav
- January 9, 2024
- Wrestler
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ulambayaryn Byambajav |
| Occupation | Wrestler |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 24, 1984(1984-11-24) |
| Age | 40 |
| Date Of Death | February 28, 2020, Los Angeles, CA |
| Birthplace | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Ulambayaryn Byambajav Biography
| Name | Ulambayaryn Byambajav |
| Birthday | Nov 24 |
| Birth Year | 1984 |
| Place Of Birth | Ulaanbaatar |
| Birth Country | Mongolia |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Ulambayaryn Byambajav is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on November 24, 1984 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
He was born in Ulaanbaatar, and took up Mongolian wrestling at the age of 9, but he preferred playing basketball. He won junior titles in wrestling, judo and sambo. He was recruited as a professional sumo wrestler (rikishi) by former yokozuna Onokuni who was on a visit to Mongolia. He competed under the shikona of Daishōchi. He was a member of Shibatayama stable from July 2001 until September 2005, reaching a highest rank of makushita 15. However, tiring of the lifestyle, he quit at age 20 and as well as an amateur sumo career he also featured in film and television roles in Hollywood, and many commercials. He won the Sumo World Championships in 2006 and 2007. He won the US Sumo Open Championship held in California for eight consecutive years, from 2007 to
- His overall record at the US Sumo Open was 110 wins and 7 losses.
Upon quitting professional sumo, Byambajav moved to Los Angeles. Having limited English, he initially worked in menial jobs and manual labour. However, he was able to gain a role as a sumo wrestler in the film Ocean’s Thirteen (2007), through the Californian Sumo Association. In 2010, he spent 1 week in the house of Gran Hermano 12 (Big Brother Spain). In February 2013, he was featured on the American television show King of the Nerds. In April 2014, he appeared as the celebrity special guest on the CW comedy improv series Whose Line Is It Anyway?. In 2014 he was featured in One Direction’s video for “Steal My Girl” alongside fellow sumo wrestler Yamamotoyama Ryūta. In May 2015, he appeared alongside Yamamotoyama in an episode of The Bachelorette.
Ulambayaryn Byambajav Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Wrestler |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ulambayaryn Byambajav is one of the richest Wrestler from Mongolia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ulambayaryn Byambajav 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Ulambayar Byambajav, known professionally as Byamba, previously Daishōchi Kenta, (Mongolian: Уламбаярын Бямбажав ; Japanese: 大翔地 健太 ; 24 November 1984 – 28 February 2020) was a Mongolian sumo wrestler and a two-time winner of the Sumo World Championships, in 2006 and 2007. He was 6’1″ tall, weighing 350 lb. He entered over 100 matches winning all gold medals, in Japan, Mongolia, Thailand, US, Italy, Germany, and elsewhere. He featured as a model for the Subaru car company. He died “after a protracted illness” in a Los Angeles hospital in February 2020.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 291 lbs |
Ulambayaryn Byambajav height 5 ft 11 in Jim weight 291 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
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Facts & Trivia
Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Mongolia. Ulambayaryn Byambajav celebrates birthday on November 24 of every year.
What happened byamba sumo?
BYAMBA (Byambajav Ulambayar) passed away in Los Angeles on February 28, 2020 , after a protracted illness. He was one of the most successful, international Sumo Champions, with years of experience and success in both Japanese Pro Sumo and internationally.
Is byamba still alive?
February 28, 2020
How old was byamba?
35 years (1984–2020)
How much do sumo wrestlers make?
Sumo wrestlers get paid anywhere between ¥1.1 to ¥3 million ($9,500 to $24,500) a month if they are ranked. However, top Sumo wrestlers can win as much as ¥10 million ($88,613.50) in a Grand Tournament, on top of the thousand-dollar bonuses they might earn based on their performance in a match.
What is the life expectancy of a sumo wrestler?
Sumo wrestlers have a life expectancy between 60 and 65 , more than 20 years shorter than the average Japanese male, as the diet and sport take a toll on the wrestler’s body.