Asashoryu take solo lead, Hakuho chasing at spring sumo

Asashoryu take solo lead, Hakuho chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) overpowered Tokitenku in a heated affair in the penultimate bout to improve to 7-1 on the eighth day of action at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 16.

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