Micah Parsons Takes on a Sumo Wrestler in Tokyo

Dustin Mosher | May 5, 2024

Dec 17, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) warms-up / Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

 In an unexpected showdown, Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons faced off against an unusual opponent: a Japanese sumo wrestler. The encounter took place during Parsons’ Asia tour alongside Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud. A video of the matchup has gone viral.

Micah Parsons went 1v1 with a sumo wrestler 😳

This Tokyo trip is WILD. pic.twitter.com/Fl2hkCHW9g

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 5, 2024

CJ Stroud, watching from the sidelines, couldn’t help but laugh at Parsons’ predicament. Stroud playfully offered advice on celebrations, including the famous “too small” gesture after the wrestler won round 1. Parsons asked for a rematch and, shockingly, actually won round 2.

One thing you won’t do is disrespect the lion and think I’m not finna lock in! https://t.co/4pZTiU1qm8

— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) May 5, 2024

The video shows the incredible strength of Japanese sumo wrestlers. It is truly impressive that Parsons was able to hold his own against some of the strongest men alive. This fierce competitive spirit to even challenge a sumo wrestler is what makes Micah special. He is never afraid of competition.