Sumo: Grand champion Harumafuji retires

Sumo: Grand champion Harumafuji retires

Sumo grand champion Harumafuji bows in apology during a press conference in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 29, 2017, where he announced his retirement over an assault in late October on fellow Mongolian wrestler Takanoiwa. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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