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Former Estonian ozeki Baruto's retirement ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - WBA bantamweight champion Koki Kameda (L) cuts the topknot of Estonian former ozeki Baruto during his retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 8, 2014. In the summer of 2010, the 1.98-meter Baruto became only the second European to climb to sumo's second-highest rank.

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Former Estonian ozeki Baruto retires from sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Former Estonian ozeki Baruto (L) has his necktie fixed by his wife Elena, clad in traditional Japanese kimono, after having his topknot cut during a retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Feb. 8, 2014. In the summer of 2010, the 1.98-meter wrestler became only the second European to climb to sumo's second-highest rank.

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Ex-ozeki Baruto retires

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian former ozeki Baruto (R) holds a press conference to announce his retirement at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2013. To the left is his stablemaster Onoe.

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Ex-ozeki Baruto retires

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian former ozeki Baruto holds a press conference to announce his retirement at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2013.

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Sumo meet in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Estonian sumo wrestler Baruto (L) promotes a Japanese sumo tournament to be held in late August 2013 in Jakarta during a press conference in the Indonesian capital on April 18, 2013.

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Bean-throwing festival at temple

NARITA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) and Estonian sekiwake Baruto throw bags of beans during the annual bean-throwing festival, marking the start of spring according to the lunar calendar, at Naritasan Shinsho Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and attract good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Bean-throwing festival at temple

NARITA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto (L) and Mongolian grand champion Hakuho throw bags of beans during the annual bean-throwing festival, marking the start of spring according to the lunar calendar, at Naritasan Shinsho Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and attract good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Sumo: Baruto honored in native Estonia

TALLINN, Estonia - Estonian Ozeki Baruto (L) receives an award from Estonian President Toomas Ilvez in Tallinn on May 30, 2012. Baruto, whose real name is Kaido Hoovelson, was presented with the Order of the White Star, third class in a ceremony attended by Japan's Ambassador to Estonia Hideaki Hoshi. The award is in recognition of services to the Estonian state.

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Baruto handed 3rd loss

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (R) is defeated by ozeki Kotoshogiku at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 22, 2012, the 12th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. It was Baruto's third loss in the tournament and could be fatal for his bid to earn promotion to yokozuna.

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Baruto handed 3rd loss

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (front) is defeated by ozeki Kotoshogiku at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 22, 2012, the 12th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. It was Baruto's third loss in the tournament and could be fatal for his bid to earn promotion to yokozuna.

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Baruto falls to 2nd loss

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (L) is defeated by Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 21, 2012, the 11th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. It was the second loss in the tournament for Baruto, who is seeking promotion to yokozuna after winning the New Year meet in January.

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Baruto falls to 2nd loss

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto is seen after being defeated by Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 21, 2012, the 11th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. It was the second loss in the tournament for Baruto, who is seeking promotion to yokozuna after winning the New Year meet in January.

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Baruto falls for 1st loss at spring basho

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian-born ozeki Baruto (R) is sent to his first defeat at the hands of Mongolian sekiwake Kakuryu on March 14, 2012, the fourth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium in Osaka.

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New sumo rankings

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian-born ozeki Baruto holds a list of new sumo rankings in Daito, Osaka Prefecture, on Feb. 27, 2012. The Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings for the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Baruto expressed his determination to win the tournament without a single defeat.

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New sumo rankings

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian-born ozeki Baruto poses for photos beside a signboard of a sumo stable he belongs to in Daito, Osaka Prefecture, on Feb. 27, 2012. The Japan Sumo Association announced new rankings for the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Baruto expressed his determination to win the tournament without a single defeat.

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Sumo wrestlers throw beans at temple

NARITA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) and Estonian ozeki Baruto scatter beans during the annual Bean-Throwing Festival marking the lunar calendar start of spring at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2012. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and welcome good luck at traditional ''setsubun'' events in early February.

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Ozeki Baruto at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto smiles during a press conference at the Onoe stable in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2012, a day after the grand finale of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. Baruto won the tournament with a 14-1 record.

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Baruto wins New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (R) receives a kiss from his mother Tiina at a hotel in Tokyo after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 22, 2012.

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Baruto wins New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (front C) holds the Emperor's Cup after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2012.

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Hakuho denies Baruto perfect record

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) pushes out ozeki Baruto to deny the Estonian a 15th win on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2012. Baruto won the tournament with a 14-1 mark.

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Baruto wins New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (R) waves during a parade after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2012.

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Baruto wins New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association chairman Hanaregoma for winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2012.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto (R) toasts with his stablemaster Onoe in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2012, to celebrate his winning of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament the same day. The Estonian ozeki became the ninth foreign-born wrestler and second from Europe to win a championship.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto waves as he is surrounded by fans who gathered at Onoe stable in Tokyo following his winning of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 20, 2012. The Estonian ozeki became the ninth foreign-born wrestler and second from Europe to win a championship.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto waves as he leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 20, 2012. The Estonian ozeki became the ninth foreign-born wrestler and second from Europe to win a championship.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto (R) lifts Kotoshogiku during a bout at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 20, 2012. Baruto's victory in the bout, coupled with a loss by yokozuna Hakuho, allowed the Estonian ozeki to win the tournament, his first career title, the same day.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto (L) defeats Kotoshogiku during a bout at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 20, 2012. Baruto's victory, coupled with a loss by yokozuna Hakuho, allowed the Estonian ozeki to win the tournament, his first career title, the same day.

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Baruto clinches 1st title at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Baruto (standing) defeats Kotoshogiku during a bout at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 20, 2012. Baruto's victory, coupled with a loss by yokozuna Hakuho, allowed the Estonian ozeki to win the tournament, his first career title, the same day.

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Ozeki Baruto remains undefeated

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (L) charges Mongolian ozeki Harumifuji at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2012, in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. Baruto won the bout to stand at 11-0 in the tournament.

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Sumo referee sent to hospital after being hit by wrestler

TOKYO, Japan - Referee Shozaburo (L) takes a hit as ozeki Baruto (R) pushes down Wakakoyu in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2012. The referee was taken to hospital by ambulance after the accident.

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Sumo referee sent to hospital after being hit by wrestler

TOKYO, Japan - Referee Shozaburo (L) takes a hit as ozeki Baruto (R) pushes down Wakakoyu in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 11, 2012. The referee was taken to hospital by ambulance after the accident.

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Hakuho loses to Baruto but wins tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (front) loses to ozeki Baruto in the final match of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 27, 2011. Hakuho won the 15-day tournament with a 14-1 record.

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Baruto defeats Kisenosato

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian sumo wrestler Baruto (L) beats sekiwake Kisenosato with an overarm throw at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2011, on the ninth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Yokozuna Hakuho suffers loss

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) is forced out of the ring by ozeki Baruto by an overarm throw on July 24, 2011, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture. Hakuho, the current sole grand sumo champion, finished the tournament with 12 wins and 3 losses

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Yokozuna Hakuho suffers loss

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho falls into the crowd of spectators at the ringside after losing his bout against ozeki Baruto by an overarm throw on July 24, 2011, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture. The current sole grand sumo champion finished the tournament with 12 wins and 3 losses.

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Yokozuna Hakuho suffers loss

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho is hit by a cushioned mat thrown by a spectator after he lost his bout against ozeki Baruto on July 24, 2011, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture. The current sole grand sumo champion finished the tournament with 12 wins and 3 losses.

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Sumo wrestlers' quake relief drive

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto, (L) and Georgian sumo wrestler Kokkai (R) ask for donations in Tokyo on March 26, 2011, to support relief efforts after the March 11 quake and tsunami.

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Sumo wrestlers throw beans amid scandal

NARITA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (R) and sekiwake Kisenosato scatter beans during the annual Bean-Throwing Festival marking the lunar calendar start of spring at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2011, drawing some 35,000 worshippers. Baruto commented on the sumo match-fixing scandal which broke the previous day, saying that he was ''startled'' after watching the news on TV.

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Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves the ring with his winner's prize money after defeating Estonian ozeki Baruto and capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011.

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Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho throws down Estonian ozeki Baruto on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011. Hakuho captured his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup with a 13-1 record.

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Baruto defeats Harumafuji

TOKYO, Japan - Estonian goliath Baruto (R) beats fellow ozeki Harumafuji at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2011.

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Hakuho beats Baruto

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna and tournament favorite Hakuho (L) pushes Estonian ozeki Baruto out of the ring on Nov. 27, 2010, in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

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Baruto defeats Kakuryu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Estonian Baruto (L) overthrows Kakuryu with an overarm throw at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 23, 2010.

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Baruto beats Tochinoshin

FUKUOKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (R) pushes out Georgian komusubi Tochinoshin on the ninth day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 22, 2010.

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Baruto throws out Kitataiki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (L) throws out No. 3 maegashira Kitataiki on the eighth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Baruto throws out Kitataiki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto (R) throws out No. 3 maegashira Kitataiki on the eighth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Baruto throws down Asasekiryu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Estonian ozeki Baruto pulls an overarm throw from a squatting position on Mongolian second-ranked maegashira Asasekiryu during the sixth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 19, 2010.

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Rank-and-filer Homasho downs ozeki Baruto

FUKUOKA, Japan - Rank-and-filer Homasho (front) topples ozeki Baruto on the fifth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 18, 2010.

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Hakuho extends winning streak to 60

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) defeats Estonian ozeki Baruto with an overarm throw in the day's final bout at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24, 2010. Hakuho recorded his 60th consecutive victory and improved to 13-0 at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Hakuho extends winning streak to 60

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho smiles after winning his 60th consecutive bout by defeating Estonian ozeki Baruto in the day's final bout at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24, 2010. Hakuho improved to 13-0 at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.