Takanohana falls to 2nd loss

Takanohana falls to 2nd loss

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana leaves Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 12 after suffering his second defeat against rank-and-filer Kotoryu five days into the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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