Asashoryu falls in shocker at summer sumo

Asashoryu falls in shocker at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) falls to a shock first defeat at the hands of Aminishiki on the 10th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 22. (Kyodo)

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