El Coloso Aztec
Fajador Media just dropped a massive surprise. Episode 117 of “En Esta Esquia” hosted by Carlos Baltazar is now streaming on Fajador.com. This week features an exclusive sit-down interview with Gilberto “El Coloso Azteca” De La Torre. You get a raw look at a rising pro sumo athlete just days before his huge showdown.
Inside a Sumo Mindset
The six-foot-three, 400-pound powerhouse dives into the intense pressure of the sport. Gilberto opens up about training inside a tight-knit community and the strict rules where one wrong move means an automatic loss. Fans also get a special treat: his brother, prominent Team USA sumo wrestler Angel De La Torre, makes a guest appearance. Fighting actually runs in their blood, as one of their sisters also trains and competes.
The Big Event in Santa Cruz
Everything leads up to Saturday, September 26. World Elite Sumo takes over the Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, California, for a one-night, 12-man open weight tournament. Gilberto, a 36-year-old dual citizen from Los Angeles with roots in Jalisco, Mexico, is ready. He brings serious experience from the amateur circuit across Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Poland.
A Stacked International Roster
The competition is fierce. Gilberto joins Puerto Rican fighter Josh “The Ox” Ortiz and pro wrestler “Juicy Finau” as the final entries. They will face international giants like Egyptian star Abdelrahman “Sandstorm” Shalan, Power Slap’s Makini “Big Mak” Manu, and Japanese powerhouse Hidenoumi Takuya. Six-hundred-pound American sumo Mathew Westwood, African wrestling champion Ahmed Khalil, Polynesian martial artist Josh “Siua” Tuitupou, former champion Asahisho Kota, Brazilian star Rui Junior, and Russian technician Soslan Gagloev complete the bracket.
Grab Your Tickets Now
Every match follows a fast-paced, best-of-three format. While brackets remain a secret, the action promises to be explosive. Tickets for this spectacular World Elite Sumo clash start at just $50 on Ticketmaster.com. Doors at the Kaiser Permanente Arena open at 6:00 p.m., and the giants collide at 7:00 p.m. Watch the podcast today!
