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Shigeru Sakurai is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is best known for his work in the Japanese promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is a former IWGP Heavyweight Champion, IWGP Tag Team Champion, and GHC Heavyweight Champion. Sakurai was born in Ibaraki, Japan, on 29 June 1979. He began training in professional wrestling in 1998, and made his debut in 2000. He quickly rose to prominence in NJPW, winning the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in 2003. He held the title for over a year, before losing it to Hiroshi Tanahashi in 2004. Sakurai has also competed in mixed martial arts, making his debut in 2006. He has fought for promotions such as DEEP, Pancrase, and Rizin Fighting Federation. He has a professional record of 15 wins and 11 losses. Sakurai is married to professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, Ayako Hamada. They have two children together.

Popular As Shigeru Sakurai
Occupation N/A
Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 29 June, 1979
Birthday 29 June
Birthplace Ibaraki, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Shigeru Sakurai Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Shigeru Sakurai height is 1.84m and Weight 81 kg.

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Height 1.84m
Weight 81 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Shigeru Sakurai Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Shigeru Sakurai worth at the age of 44 years old? Shigeru Sakurai’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Japan. We have estimated Shigeru Sakurai's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1979

Shigeru Sakurai (桜井 繁 , Sakurai Shigeru, born June 29, 1979) is a former Japanese football player.

Sakurai was born in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 29, 1979. After graduating from Komazawa University, he joined J2 League club Montedio Yamagata in 2002. He became a regular goalkeeper in 2003. However he lost his position behind Kenta Shimizu in 2006. In 2007, he moved to J1 League club Ventforet Kofu. However he could hardly play in the match behind Kensaku Abe and Tatsuya Tsuruta and Ventforet was relegated to J2 end of 2007 season. In 2008, he became a regular goalkeeper. In 2009, he moved to J2 club Vegalta Sendai. Although Vegalta was promoted to J1 end of 2010 season, he could hardly play in the match behind Takuto Hayashi and Kentaro Seki until 2014. In 2015, he moved to J2 club Tochigi SC. He played many matches while battling with Akihiko Takeshige for the position. However Tochigi finished at the bottom place in 2015 season and was relegated to J3 League. He retired end of 2015 season.