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IBF world title match

OSAKA, Japan - Champion Amnat Ruenroeng (L) of Thailand celebrates after beating Japan's Kazuto Ioka (front) in an IBF flyweight title match at Osaka's Bodymaker Colosseum on May 7, 2014.

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Takayama beats Ono to defend IBF min title

OSAKA, Japan - IBF Mini Flyweight champion Katsunari Takayama of Japan celebrates after beating compatriot Shin Ono with a unanimous decision in their championship match at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on May 7, 2014.

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Takayama defends IBF Mini Flyweight title

OSAKA, Japan - Champion Katsunari Takayama of Japan (L) and compatriot Shin Ono exchange punches in the eighth round of their IBF Mini Flyweight championship match at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on May 7, 2014. Takayama beat Ono with a 3-0 decision, defending his title.

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Takayama defends IBF Mini Flyweight title

OSAKA, Japan - Champion Katsunari Takayama of Japan (back) delivers a punch to compatriot Shin Ono in the third round of their IBF Mini Flyweight championship match at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on May 7, 2014. Takayama beat Ono with a 3-0 decision, defending his title.

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Younger Japanese-Brazilians getting in Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken March 21, 2014 shows Kaisei, a Brazilian sumo wrestler, set to fight against Sadanofuji on the 13th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka.

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Spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kotoshogiku (R) beats yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho by "yoritaoshi" (frontal crush out) at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 21, 2014, the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kakuryu (L) sends yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji out of the ring at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 20, 2014, the 12th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) pushes down ozeki Kisenosato at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 20, 2014, the 12th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Former ozeki Kotooshu hangs up mawashi

OSAKA, Japan - Kotooshu, a 31-year-old Bulgarian-born sekiwake, whose real name is Karoyan Ando, announces his retirement at a press conference at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 20, 2014. Kotooshu, the first European to ever win an Emperor's Cup and achieve sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki, said he has reached his physical limits and no longer possesses the energy to continue wrestling.

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Former ozeki Kotooshu hangs up mawashi

OSAKA, Japan - Kotooshu, a 31-year-old Bulgarian-born sekiwake, whose real name is Karoyan Ando, wipes tears at a press conference at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 20, 2014, after announcing his retirement. Kotooshu, the first European to ever win an Emperor's Cup and achieve sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki, said he has reached his physical limits and no longer possesses the energy to continue wrestling.

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Former ozeki Kotooshu hangs up mawashi

OSAKA, Japan - Kotooshu, a 31-year-old Bulgarian-born sekiwake, whose real name is Karoyan Ando, sheds tears at a press conference at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 20, 2014, after announcing his retirement. Kotooshu, the first European to ever win an Emperor's Cup and achieve sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki, said he has reached his physical limits and no longer possesses the energy to continue wrestling.

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Harumafuji, Hakuho still unbeaten at spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) pushes sekiwake Goeido out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 19, 2014, remaining unbeaten on the 11th day of the 15-day tournament.

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Harumafuji, Hakuho still unbeaten at spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji of Mongolia (R) slaps down ozeki Kisenosato at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 19, 2014, remaining unbeaten on the 11th day of the 15-day tournament.

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Goeido beats Endo in spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Sekiwake Goeido (R) beats maegashira Endo with "oshitaoshi" (frontal push down) at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 17, 2014, the ninth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Day 7 of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

OSAKA, Japan - Eleventh-ranked maegashira Osunaarashi of Egypt (R) thrusts down 14th-ranked maegashira Masunoyama at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 15, 2014, the seventh day of the 15-day tournament. The first sumo wrestler from Africa collected a seventh consecutive win.

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Day 7 of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji of Mongolia (L) forces third-ranked maegashira Takayasu out of the ring at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 15, 2014, day seven of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Harumafuji marked a seven consecutive win.

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Day 7 of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho of Mongolia (R) throws down Brazilian-born No. 3 maegashira Kaisei at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 15, remaining unbeaten during the first seven days of the 15-day tournament.

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Kakuryu butts heads with Kotooshu in spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kakuryu (L) butts heads with sekiwake Kotooshu at the start of their bout on the fourth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, western Japan, on March 12, 2014. Kakuryu, a Mongolian, beat the Bulgarian opponent to better his record to 3-1 while the latter dropped to 1-3.

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Day 4 of 15-day Spring Sumo Tournament

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji of Mongolia (R) and No. 2 maegashira Tochinowaka wrestle at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 12, 2014. Harumafuji won, remaining unbeaten during the first four days of the 15-day tournament.

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Day 4 of 15-day Spring Sumo Tournament

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho of Mongolia (R) forces second-ranked maegashira Okinoumi out of the ring at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 12, 2014, day four of the 15-day tourney.

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Harumafuji flattens Tamawashi in spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (R) flattens No. 1 maegashira Tamawashi on the third day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, western Japan, on March 11, 2014.

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Hakuho takes down Endo in spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) pushes down top maegashira Endo on the third day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, western Japan, on March 11, 2014.

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Grand champ Harumafuji beats Toyonoshima at spring sumo tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (L) goes topsy-turvy after defeating komusubi Toyonoshima with a neck throw on the opening day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, western Japan, on March 9, 2014.

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Ioka wins unanimous decision in 3rd title defense

OSAKA, Japan - WBA light flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka (L) lands a left punch on Nicaraguan challenger Felix Alvarado during the fourth round of a title match at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, western Japan, on Dec. 31, 2013. Ioka won a unanimous decision en route to his third successful title defense.

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Ioka defends WBA crown with 9th-round KO

OSAKA, Japan - Kazuto Ioka (R) of Japan punches Thai challenger Wisanu Kokietgym in the third round of their bout at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on May 8, 2013. Ioka landed a decisive right to the body of Wisanu in the ninth round to successfully defend the WBA light flyweight title for the first time.

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Ioka defends WBA crown with 9th-round KO

OSAKA, Japan - Kazuto Ioka (L) of Japan floors Thai challenger Wisanu Kokietgym with a decisive right to the body in the ninth round of their bout at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on May 8, 2013, successfully defending the WBA light flyweight title for the first time.

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Ioka defends WBA crown with 9th-round KO

OSAKA, Japan - Kazuto Ioka of Japan acknowledges the crowd after successfully defending the WBA light flyweight title for the first time in a bout against Thai challenger Wisanu Kokietgym at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on May 8, 2013.

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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 (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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Former ozeki Miyabiyama retires

OSAKA, Japan - Former ozeki and current juryo wrestler Miyabiyama wipes tears at a press conference after announcing his retirement at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Former ozeki Miyabiyama retires

OSAKA, Japan - Former ozeki and current juryo wrestler Miyabiyama holds a press conference to announce his retirement at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 24, 2013, the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Hakuho wins spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) beats sekiwake Goeido on the 13th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 22, 2013. Hakuho secured the Emperor's Cup for the 24th time, capturing the title with two days to spare.

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Harumafuji falls

OSAKA, Japan - Top-ranked maegashira Takayasu (L) beats Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji with a thrust down on the third day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 12, 2013, at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka.

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Ioka wins in unification title match

OSAKA, Japan - WBC minimumweight champion Kazuto Ioka (L) hits WBA minimumweight champion Akira Yaegashi in the fifth round of their fight at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on June 20, 2012. Ioka won the battle on a 3-0 decision in the first-ever unification world title bout between Japanese fighters from separate sanctioned bodies.

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Ioka wins in unification title match

OSAKA, Japan - WBC minimumweight champion Kazuto Ioka (R) wearing WBC and WBA belts is celebrated after defeating WBA minimumweight champion Akira Yaegashi (L) at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on June 20, 2012. Ioka won the battle on a 3-0 decision in the first-ever unification world title bout between Japanese fighters from separate sanctioned bodies.

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Terunofuji stuns Hakuho to stay in Osaka title hunt

Terunofuji (R) is shown on his way to dealing Mongolian grand champion Hakuho his first defeat at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka on March 20, 2015. Terunofuji, also from Mongolia, improved to 11-2 to keep his title hopes alive, while Hakuho lost for the first time in 37 bouts. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium to be renamed Edion Arena

The Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, which used to be called Bodymaker Colosseum, pictured on July 8, 2015, in Osaka City, Japan, will be renamed Edion Arena Osaka in September due to a change of naming rights sponsor. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Yamanaka scores 7th-round KO in 8th defense of WBC bantam title

WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan holds his son after defeating challenger Diego Santillan of Argentina in their fight at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, Japan, on April 16, 2015. Yamanaka scored a seventh-round knockout in front of his hometown fans for his eighth successful defense of the title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Yamanaka scores 7th-round KO in 8th defense of WBC bantam title

WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan celebrates after defeating challenger Diego Santillan of Argentina in their fight at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, Japan, on April 16, 2015. Yamanaka scored a seventh-round knockout in front of his hometown fans for his eighth successful defense of the title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Yamanaka gets 7th-round KO in 8th defense of WBC bantam title

WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan (R) knocks down challenger Diego Santillan of Argentina in the seventh round of their match at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, western Japan, on April 16, 2015, to successfully defend his eighth title in front of his hometown fans. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Yamanaka scores 7th-round KO in 8th defense of WBC bantam title

WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan (R) delivers a punch to challenger Diego Santillan of Argentina in the fifth round of their fight at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, Japan, on April 16, 2015. Yamanaka scored a seventh-round knockout in front of his hometown fans for an eighth successful defense of the title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Yamanaka scores 7th-round KO in 8th defense of WBC bantam title

WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan (R) delivers a punch to challenger Diego Santillan of Argentina in the fifth round of their fight at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, Japan, on April 16, 2015. Yamanaka scored a seventh-round knockout in front of his hometown fans for an eighth successful defense of the title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Yamanaka scores 7th-round KO in 8th defense of WBC bantam title

WBC bantamweight champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan celebrates after defeating challenger Diego Santillan of Argentina in their fight at Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, Japan, on April 16, 2015. Yamanaka scored a seventh-round knockout in front of his hometown fans for his eighth successful defense of the title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokozuna Harumafuji shows his mettle in Osaka tourney

Yokozuna Harumafuji (R) clashes head-on with komusubi Myogiryu after the initial charge, forcing his foe out without much ado to improve his win-loss log to 8-3 on March 18, 2015, the 11th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at the Bodymaker Colosseum in Osaka, western Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo