Musashimaru downed by Kyokushuzan

Musashimaru downed by Kyokushuzan

Hawaiian-born ozeki Musashimaru (below) is thrown by Mongolian trickster No. 4 maegashira Kyokushuzan for his first loss after five straight wins in the 15-day tourney at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 14. Kyokushuzan's stunning upset left No. 8 maegashira Toki the lone undefeated wrestler and leader in the tourney.

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