Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu holds a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 4, 2010, after talks with Japan Sumo Association board of directors. Asashoryu announced his decision to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career. Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, made his announcement to retire amid a recent scandal in which he was allegedly accused of seriously injuring a man in a drunken rampage.

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