Sumo: Grand champion Harumafuji retires over assault

Sumo: Grand champion Harumafuji retires over assault

Sumo grand champion Harumafuji (R) announces his retirement at a press conference in Dazaifu, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 29, 2017, after admitting to assaulting fellow Mongolian wrestler Takanoiwa in late October. Harumafuji's stablemaster Isegahama can be seen in the background. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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