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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, Kakuryu share Kyushu lead with 3 days to go

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu of Mongolia slaps down ozeki Goeido on the 12th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2014, sharing the lead with compatriot yokozuna Hakuho at the 15-day tournament with only one loss.

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Ichinojo pulls off another upset at autumn sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Tenth-ranked maegashira Ichinojo of Mongolia (L) throws ozeki Goeido out of the ring at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24, 2014, day 12 of the 15-day competition.

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Sekiwake Goeido promoted to ozeki for Sept. tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Smiling sekiwake Goeido (L) claps together with his supporters while stable master Sakaigawa appears full of emotion after Goeido's promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki was formally conveyed in an induction ceremony held at the Sakaigawa Stable's lodgings in Fuso, Aichi Prefecture, on July 30, 2014.

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Goeido promoted to ozeki for September basho

FUSO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Goeido (back) poses for photos with junior wrestlers of his Sakaigawa stable in the town of Fuso, Aichi Prefecture, on July 30, 2014, after being promoted to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank.

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Goeido promoted to Ozeki rank

FUSO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Goeido (2nd from R) gives a short speech at his induction ceremony on July 30, 2014, at the lodgment of the Sakaigawa sumo stable in Fuso in Japan's central prefecture of Aichi, upon his promotion to sumo's second-highest Ozeki rank.

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Goeido promoted to Ozeki rank

FUSO, Japan - Sumo wrestler Goeido (L) cerebrates his promotion to sumo's second-highest Ozeki rank with a sea bream in his hand, after his induction ceremony on July 30, 2014, at the lodgment of the Sakaigawa stable in Fuso in Japan's central prefecture of Aichi.

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Goeido to be promoted to ozeki rank

NAGOYA, Japan - Sekiwake Goeido holds his trophy for Shukun sho (outstanding performance prize) at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 27, 2014. Goeido has all but gained promotion to the ozeki rank after getting his 12th win in a victory over ozeki Kotoshogiku the same day, the final day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Japan Sumo Association Chairman Kitanoumi said.

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Hakuho suffers 1st loss at Nagoya sumo tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho is brought down by sekiwake Goeido on the 11th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 23, 2014, suffering his first loss in the 15-day event.

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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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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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Hakuho defeats Goeido, keeps 1-win lead

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho hurls sekiwake Goeido down with an uwatenage overarm throw at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2014, the 12th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, hailing from Mongolia, kept his slate clean, with a one-win lead over compatriot and ozeki Kakuryu, 11-1, as he remained on course for his 28th championship title.

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Day 4 of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) pulls down second-ranked maegashira Chiyotaryu on Jan. 15, 2014, day four of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The Mongolian yokozuna, the tournament favorite, remained undefeated and tied for the lead at 4-0 with sekiwake Goeido.

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Hakuho falls at hands of Goeido

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho is pictured shortly after being defeated by sekiwake Goeido, suffering his first defeat on the 10th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2013.

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Hakuho falls at hands of Goeido

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Goeido is shown shortly after defeating grand champion Hakuho, dealing him his first defeat on the 10th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2013.

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Hakuho falls at hands of Goeido

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Goeido (R) defeats grand champion Hakuho, dealing him his first defeat on the 10th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2013.

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Kisenosato incurs 3rd loss

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kisenosato (L back) is seen after losing to sekiwake Goeido (R) at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in central Japan on July 13, 2013. It was Kisenosato's third and fatal loss during the tournament in his yokozuna bid.

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Kisenosato incurs 3rd loss

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Kisenosato (front) loses to sekiwake Goeido at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in central Japan on July 13, 2013. It was Kisenosato's third and fatal loss during the tournament in his yokozuna bid.

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Hakuho wins spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho smiles holding a sea bream, a celebratory item in Japan, in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on March 22, 2013, after beating sekiwake Goeido on the 13th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament 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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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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New Year Grand Sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese sekiwake Goeido (R) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu by the "sukuinage" technique on Jan. 17, 2013, the fifth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo shows Shohozan (R), who won the Fighting Spirit Prize, and Goeido, who received the Technique Prize, at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2012.

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Kisenosato suffers 1st loss in Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Goeido (R) takes down ozeki-hopeful Kisenosato with an outside leg trip at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2011, the fifth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. It was Kisenosato's first defeat in the tournament.

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Sumo wrestlers receiving special prizes

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on May, 22, 2011 shows sumo wrestlers holding their trophies at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo after being awarded special prizes. From left, Tochinoshin of Georgia (Fighting Spirit Prize), Kaisei of Brazil (Fighting Spirit Prize), Kakuryu of Mongolia (Technique Prize), and Goeido (Technique Prize).

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Hakuho wins bout in sumo test meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand sumo champion Hakuho (top) beats Goeido by deploying a right-handed pulling underarm throw on the second day of the 15-day May Technical Examination Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 9, 2011.

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Asashoryu loses to Goeido in New Year sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (front) is sent to the ground by No. 2 maegashira Goeido on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 14, 2010, suffering his first loss of the tournament.

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Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu falls at New Year sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu is sent to the ground by second-ranked maegashira Goeido at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 14, 2010, suffering his first loss during the first five days of the 15-day competition.

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Hakuho beats Goeido at New Year Grand Sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho tackles No. 2 maegashira Goeido out of the ring on the fourth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 13, 2010, extending his winning streak to 28 from last year's autumn meet.

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Ozeki Kotooshu beats Goeido at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu (L) dispatches second-ranked maegashira Goeido on the third day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 12, 2010.

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Kaio matches record with 807th makuuchi win

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran ozeki Kaio (R) pushes No. 2 maegashira Goeido out of the ring with a vintage performance to score a record-equaling 807th makuuchi-division win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 11, 2010, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. The Tomozuna stable warhorse's 807th win in sumo's premier league put him in a tie for first with former yokozuna great Chiyonofuji on the all-time list.

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Kotooshu stays 1 off the pace at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian Kotooshu (R) wraps up Goeido from the rear, bumping the komusubi into the front row of ringside seats at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 21, 2009.

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No change at the top as Asa, Hakuho breeze to victory in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho sends komusubi Goeido to the ground at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2009, day six of the 15-day competition.

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Asashoryu opens with win at Kyushu meet

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu slaps down komusubi Goeido onto the ring immediately after the face-off on the first day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 15, 2009.

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Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji beats No. 1 maegashira Goeido

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji of Mongolia (L) forces first-ranked maegashira Goeido out of the ring on the sixth day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 17.

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Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu beats Goeido at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (R) throws down No. 1 maegashira Goeido on the third day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 14.

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Yokozuna Hakuho beats No. 1 maegashira Goeido

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia pulls down top-ranked maegashira Goeido on the second day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 13.

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No change at the top as Hakuho, Harumafuji win at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) throws down sekiwake Goeido in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 18, remaining unbeaten on the ninth day of the 15-day tournament.

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Harumafuji maintains perfect record at summer tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Harumafuji (top) sends giant-killing Goeido flying with an overarm throw, maintaining a perfect record at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 13.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho stay spotless at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu tugs komusubi Goeido to the dohyo ring on the fifth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 19. Yokozuna Asashoryu and Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho maintained their unbeaten records at 5-0.

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Harumafuji crashes again at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Ozeki Harumafuji, the wrestler formerly known as Ama, is forced out of the ring by third-ranked maegashira Goeido, recording his fifth defeat at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16.

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Hakuho defeats Goeido at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho tosses aside komusubi Goeido to win his sixth bout on the seventh day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 15.

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Hakuho takes sole lead on 11th day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (L) sends fifth-ranked maegashira Goeido to the ground on the 11th day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24.

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Asashoryu crushes Goeido for 3rd win at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Asashoryu bulldozes No. 3 maegashira Goeido out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 16, keeping his comeback bid on track with a 3-1 record, one win behind fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and rank-and-filer Futeno.

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Hakuho still in driver's seat with 1 day left at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (top) sends Goeido crashing to the dohyo surface with an arm-pulling technique on Sept. 22, improving to a record of 12-2 in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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Ama beats Goeido at autumn sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Komusubi Ama of Mongolia sends No. 14 maegashira Goeido to the ground at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20, day 12 day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20.

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Hakuho handed 2nd defeat, lowly Goeido takes sole lead

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) is pushed out of the ring by fifth-ranked maegashira Toyonoshima (L) to fall to his second loss of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 19, giving lowly rank-and-filer Goeido sole possession of the lead with four days remaining.

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Hakuho thrashes Asasekiryu on 10th day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (front) defeated compatriot Asasekiryu on Sept. 18, maintaining his share of the lead with surprise package Goeido with his ninth win at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

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Hakuho thrashes Asasekiryu on 10th day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (front) defeated compatriot Asasekiryu on Sept. 18, maintaining his share of the lead with surprise package Goeido with his ninth win at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho handed 2nd defeat, lowly Goeido takes sole lead

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) is pushed out of the ring by fifth-ranked maegashira Toyonoshima (L) to fall to his second loss of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 19, giving lowly rank-and-filer Goeido sole possession of the lead with four days remaining. (Kyodo)

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Ama beats Goeido at autumn sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Komusubi Ama of Mongolia sends No. 14 maegashira Goeido to the ground at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20, day 12 day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20. (Kyodo)