Asashoryu whips Kyokutenho to remain in lead at spring sumo

Asashoryu whips Kyokutenho to remain in lead at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) kept his undefeated streak alive by disposing of countryman Kyokutenho (L) to remain the sole leader at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 18.

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