Asashoryu gets 8th win at spring sumo

Asashoryu gets 8th win at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) bumps Georgian wrestler Kokkai out of the ring to mark a perfect 8-0 record so far, staying on course for his first title of the year at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 18.

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