Asashoryu pummels Hakuho to stay in lead at spring sumo

Asashoryu pummels Hakuho to stay in lead at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu takes out Hakuho in landslide victory in a battle between Mongolians to maintain his lead with a perfect record at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 23.

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