Asashoryu clinches 25th Emperor's Cup at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) throws down compatriot Harumafuji in the ring, clinching his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, with victory over the ozeki on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Asashoryu's latest championship triumph gave him sole possession of third place on the all-time list behind former yokozuna greats Taiho (32) and Chiyonofuji (31).

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