Asashoryu closes in on 1st career title

Asashoryu closes in on 1st career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu throws sekiwake Kotomitsuki on the 12th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 21. Asashoryu leads the 15-day tourney with 11 wins and one loss.

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