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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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Scandal-tainted champion Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu posing with the Emperor's Cup in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2010, after winning his 25th career title at the New Year meet. Asashoryu, known for his truculent and fiery nature, said on Feb. 4, 2010, he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career.

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

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (C) celebrates with his stablemaster Takasago (L) and supporters after clinching his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, with victory over compatriot ozeki Harumafuji 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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Asashoryu clinches 25th Emperor's Cup at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu throws compatriot ozeki Harumafuji to the ground in the ring to clinch his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, 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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Scandal-tainted champion Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu posing with the Emperor's Cup in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2010, after winning his 25th career title at the New Year meet. Asashoryu, known for his truculent and fiery nature, said on Feb. 4, 2010, he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career. (Kyodo)

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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). (Kyodo)

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

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (C) celebrates with his stablemaster Takasago (L) and supporters after clinching his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, with victory over compatriot ozeki Harumafuji 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). (Kyodo)

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

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu throws compatriot ozeki Harumafuji to the ground in the ring to clinch his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, 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). (Kyodo)