# Chicago truck driver's pro sumo wrestling debut

> Chicago truck driver Ruperto Cintron competes in U.S. sumo league after two years of training.
- Title: Chicago truck driver's pro sumo wrestling debut | Shortify
- Summary: Chicago truck driver Ruperto Cintron competes in U.S. sumo league after two years of training.
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/photography/2026/11/14/how-we-photographed-chicago-truck-drivers-pro-sumo-wrestling
- Published: 2026-11-14T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sumo championship league, ruperto cintron, chicago truck driver, credit union 1 arena, elgin, sumo wrestling, pro sumo, news, local
## Sumo debut
Chicago truck driver Ruperto Cintron made his pro sumo wrestling debut at the Sumo Championship League's second event.
## Event details
The Sumo Championship League held its second event at Credit Union 1 Arena on November 7, 2026.
## Cintron's background
Cintron, a 51-year-old Chicago-area truck driver, began sumo wrestling two years ago.
## Wrestling challenge
Cintron competed against fellow wrestler Jabari Webb in his third and final match of the night.
## Match outcome
Cintron lost his third bout in just six seconds after being pushed toward the ring's left edge.
## Wrestling technique
Cintron tried to throw Webb out of the ring using Webb's momentum against him.
## Match result
Cintron touched the mat outside the ring first and lost his match, eliminating him from the tournament.
## Sumo rules
Sumo has no weight classes, with wrestlers ranging from 400 pounds up competing against fighters half their weight.
## Photography details
Photographer Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere used a Nikon Z9 with 24-70mm F/2.8 Lens at 70mm focal length.
## Technical specs
The photo was taken at 1/800 exposure with ISO 6400 for the fast-moving action.
## Sumo rituals
Wrestlers must bow, give respectful taunts, and place fists on the mat before fights begin.
## Sumo ref
The gyōji, or ref, signals the start of a fight with a yell after fighters complete rituals.
## Sumo history
This was the Sumo Championship League's second event since its inception.
## Cintron's future
Cintron continues learning Japanese terms for sumo wrestling as he progresses in the sport.
## Key takeaway

Chicago truck driver Ruperto Cintron lost his third pro sumo match in 6 seconds at the Sumo Championship League's second event.