Asashoryu keeps pole position at Kyushu sumo

Asashoryu keeps pole position at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (R) disposes of Kakizoe to maintain the lead with an undefeated record after the sixth day of action at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 18.

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