Asashoryu zeros in on New Year title

Asashoryu zeros in on New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) moves within one win of claiming the Emperor's Cup for the 10th time by beating nemesis Tochiazuma for his 12th win at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 20. Asashoryu was in total control in the day's finale at Ryogoku Kokugikan as he shrugged off a head butt to the chest and locked onto the sekiwake's left arm before easily forcing him out of the ring.

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