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Goeido at press conference after unbeaten autumn run

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 26 Kyodo - Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament champion Goeido holds a press conference at his Sakaigawa stable in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2016, a day after ending the tournament with a 15-0 record. The ozeki became the first Japanese sumo wrestler to win a tournament with a perfect record since former yokozuna Takanohana did so in 1996.

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Hakuho wins 25th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association Chairman Kitanoumi after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2013. Hakuho won his 25th career title with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Hakuho wins 25th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2013. Hakuho won his 25th career title with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Hakuho wins 25th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) takes part in a celebration parade after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 26, 2013. Hakuho won his 25th career title with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Hakuho wins 25th career title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) pushes Mongolian fellow grand champion Harumafuji out of the ring on May 26, 2013, the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, capturing his 25th career title with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho observes a moment of silence with the crowd for Taiho, the most successful yokozuna in sumo who passed away in January 2013, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho observes a moment of silence with the crowd for Taiho, the most successful yokozuna in sumo who passed away in January 2013, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho observes a moment of silence for Taiho, the most successful yokozuna in sumo who passed away in January 2013, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) takes part in a celebratory parade after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (back) beats fellow Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with an overarm throw on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka. Hakuho won the tournament, securing his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (top) beats fellow Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with an overarm throw on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka. Hakuho won the tournament, securing his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013. Hakuho won his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Hakuho caps title at 15-0 for record 9th time

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) is pictured after beating fellow Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with an overarm throw on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka. Hakuho won the tournament, securing his 24th career Emperor's Cup at 15-0 for a record ninth time.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (arm raised), sitting with Aminishiki to his right, waves during a parade after winning the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on July 22, 2012. Harumafuji won the tournament and his third career Emperor's Cup with a perfect 15-0 record, having defeated grand champion Hakuho in the day's last bout.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji, sitting with his wife to the right and a group of jubilant supporters, holds the winner's trophy after capturing his third career title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on July 22, 2012. Harumafuji won the tournament with a perfect 15-0 record, having defeated grand champion Hakuho in the day's final bout.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi for winning the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on July 22, 2012. Harumafuji won the tournament and his third career Emperor's Cup with a perfect 15-0 record, having defeated grand champion Hakuho in the day's last bout.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring on July 22, 2012, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture. Harumafuji won the tournament and his third career Emperor's Cup with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Harumafuji defeats Hakuho to win Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) pushes grand champion Hakuho out of the ring on July 22, 2012, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture. Harumafuji won the tournament and his third career Emperor's Cup with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Hakuho a day after winning autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho holds a photo of the legendary Futabayama, who went on a 69-bout tear from 1936-1939, at a press conference at his stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Sept. 27, 2010, a day after winning the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record and extending his winning streak to 62 bouts.

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Hakuho a day after winning autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho meets the press at his stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Sept. 27, 2010, after winning the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record and extending his winning streak to 62 bouts.

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Hakuho a day after winning autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho holds a photo of the legendary Futabayama, who went on a 69-bout tear from 1936-1939, at a press conference at his stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Sept. 27, 2010, a day after winning the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record and extending his winning streak to 62 bouts.

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Hakuho gets 16th Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (C) holds the Emperor's Cup after logging a perfect 15-0 record at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2010.

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Hakuho gets 16th Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (C) holds the Emperor's Cup after logging a perfect 15-0 record at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2010.

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Hakuho gets 16th Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (C) holds the Emperor's Cup after logging a perfect 15-0 record at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2010.

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Hakuho brushes aside Harumafuji for perfect autumn meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) beats countryman Harumafuji to finish with a 15-0 record a day after securing his 16th Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2010.

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Hakuho gets 16th Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hanaregoma after finishing with a perfect 15-0 record at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2010.

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Hakuho finishes with perfect 15-0 record at autumn meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) receives the prime minister's cup from Prime Minister Naoto Kan after finishing with a perfect 15-0 record at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2010.

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Hakuho brushes aside Harumafuji for perfect autumn meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) beats countryman Harumafuji to finish with a 15-0 record a day after securing his 16th Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2010.

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Hakuho 'relieved' after winning Nagoya Tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho smiles during a press conference in Nagoya on July 26, 2010, a day after winning the title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to become the only wrestler since 1958 to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho 'relieved' after winning Nagoya Tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho smiles during a press conference in Nagoya on July 26, 2010, a day after winning the title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to become the only wrestler since 1958 to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes history at Nagoya Tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) makes a funny face as he welcomes his daughter Amiu (front, right) and son Mahato (behind) at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010, after winning the title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho became the only wrestler since 1958 to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (C) acknowledges spectators during a parade near Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010, to celebrate his victory in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho acknowledges spectators during a parade near Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010, to celebrate his victory in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) acknowledges spectators during a parade near Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010, to celebrate his victory in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho tries to hold back his tears during a ringside interview after winning the final bout of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho tosses ozeki Baruto to the dirt on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho tries to hold back his tears during a ringside interview after winning the final bout of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) tosses ozeki Baruto to the dirt on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho leaves the ring after winning the final bout of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) tosses ozeki Baruto to the dirt on the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho says it was a 'lonely' road to summer title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho speaks to reporters at his stable in Tokyo on May 24, 2010, a day after he won the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record for the second tournament in a row. Hakuho said his latest success at the tournament has given him a lift but admitted that a lack of a serious competition at the 15-day meet left him feeling ''lonely.''

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Hakuho says it was a 'lonely' road to summer title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho gives a press conference at his stable in Tokyo on May 24, 2010, a day after he won the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record for the second tournament in a row.

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Hakuho finishes with perfect record

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) sends ozeki Harumafuji out of the ring in Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 23, 2010. The Mongolian grand champion concluded his campaign with a perfect 15-0 record for the second consecutive meet.

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Hakuho wins Osaka basho with flawless record

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho gets a kiss from his son Mahato with daughter Amiu looking on after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 28, 2010, at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Hakuho won the meet with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Hakuho wins Osaka basho with flawless record

OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) throws fellow Mongolian Harumafuji onto the ring to win the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 28, 2010.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho speaks to reporters

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho smiles during a press conference at a hotel in Fukuoka on Nov. 30, 2009, the day after he won the Emperor's Cup in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho wins Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association Chairman Musashigawa after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 29, 2009.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho wins Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (C in front), surrounded by his supporters, celebrates at a hotel in Fukuoka on Nov. 29, 2009, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record. At left is his stable master Miyagino.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho wins Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L in front) celebrates with his wife Sayoko (R in front), their children and supporters at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 29, 2009, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record.