Sumo: Grand champion Harumafuji retires over assault

Sumo: Grand champion Harumafuji retires over assault

Sumo grand champion Harumafuji (R) and his stablemaster Isegahama bow in apology at a press conference in Dazaifu, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 29, 2017. Harumafuji put an end to his 17-year sumo career after admitting to assaulting fellow Mongolian wrestler Takanoiwa in late October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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