Asashoryu, Hakuho edge closer to Kyushu showdown

Asashoryu, Hakuho edge closer to Kyushu showdown

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) pushes ozeki Harumafuji out of the ring on the 11th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25. Hakuho remains unbeaten during the first 11 days of the 15-day competition.

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