Lucky Asashoryu takes out Miyabiyama to remain unbeaten

Lucky Asashoryu takes out Miyabiyama to remain unbeaten

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) maintains his balance on the edge of the ring as second-ranked maegashira Miyabiyama kisses the dirt on the fourth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 14.

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