Kotooshu matches Asashoryu at 3-1 at New Year sumo

Kotooshu matches Asashoryu at 3-1 at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - New ozeki Kotooshu (L) matched Asashoryu at 3-1 after slapping down No. 3 maegashira Tochinohana, whose defensive tactics kept the ozeki at bay early on but eventually was caught off-balance and crumpled in the middle of the ring.

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