Asashoryu marches on as Hakuho awakes from nightmare

Asashoryu marches on as Hakuho awakes from nightmare

OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu squashes Kyokutenho to emerge victorious in a battle between Mongolians and maintain his unbeaten record on the fourth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 16.

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