Asashoryu, Hakuho moving toward inevitable battle

Asashoryu, Hakuho moving toward inevitable battle

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) forces ozeki Kaio out of the ring in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 25, day 13 of the 15-day tournament. Hakuho, along with fellow yokozuna Asashoryu, shares the lead in the tournament with 12 wins and one loss. (Kyodo)

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