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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Yokozuna Terunofuji (R) beats rank-and-file wrestler Hokutofuji on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2024.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Daieisho (L) beats komusubi Hokutofuji on the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Daieisho (facing camera) sends rank-and-file wrestler Hokutofuji over the straw ridge during their bout on Day 4 of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2023.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Top-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji (top) slaps down ozeki Takakeisho for a "hatakikomi" win during their bout on the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2023.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Hoshoryu (L) beats rank-and-file wrestler Hokutofuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 23, 2023. Hoshoryu clinched his first career top-division championship.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Hoshoryu (L) beats rank-and-file wrestler Hokutofuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 23, 2023. Hoshoryu clinched his first career top-division championship.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats No. 3 maegashira Hokutofuji on the fifth day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 12, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (R) hands Mitakeumi his first loss of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on the 10th day at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, 2022.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (R) hands Mitakeumi his first loss of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on the 10th day at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, 2022.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (front) hands Mitakeumi his first loss of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on the 10th day at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, 2022.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats Hokutofuji on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 17, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Terunofuji (L) defeats Hokutofuji on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 17, 2022, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takayasu (L) and Hokutofuji fight on the 12th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 25, 2021. Takayasu won the match to improve to 10-2 and retained sole possession of the lead.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Takayasu (facing camera) and Hokutofuji fight on the 12th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 25, 2021. Takayasu won the match to improve to 10-2 and retained sole possession of the lead.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (L) defeats Myogiryu on the sixth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 19, 2021.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (R) defeats Myogiryu on the sixth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 19, 2021.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (L) defeats Takanosho on the second day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 15, 2021.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (L) defeats Takanosho on the second day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on March 15, 2021.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Terunofuji (back) defeats Hokutofuji on the second day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 10, 2021.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Daieisho (R) defeats Hokutofuji on the 10th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2021.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) is pictured after losing to Hokutofuji on the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 12, 2021. Takakeisho fell to a 0-3 record for the tournament.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Hokutofuji (R) defeats ozeki Takakeisho on the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 12, 2021.

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November Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) defeats maegashira No. 4 Hokutofuji on the eighth day of the November Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Nov. 15, 2020.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Terunofuji (R) defeats Hokutofuji on the ninth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2020.

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Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Terunofuji (L) defeats Hokutofuji on the ninth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2020.

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July Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Hakuho (facing camera) fights with Hokutofuji on the 10th day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on July 28, 2020.

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July Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Hakuho (L) defeats Hokutofuji on the 10th day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on July 28, 2020.

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Sumo: Spring tournament without fans

Grand champion Hakuho (L) defeats Hokutofuji on the 11th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at an empty Edion Arena Osaka on March 18, 2020. The tournament has been held behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Spring tournament without fans

Grand champion Hakuho (facing camera) and Hokutofuji face each other ahead of a bout on the 11th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at an empty Edion Arena Osaka on March 18, 2020. The tournament has been held behind closed doors due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Kakuryu (L) loses to No. 2 maegashira Hokutofuji on the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 14, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Kakuryu (R) loses to No. 2 maegashira Hokutofuji on the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 14, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Grand champion Kakuryu (L) loses to No. 2 maegashira Hokutofuji on the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 14, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) defeats Hokutofuji on the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 9, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) defeats Hokutofuji on the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Dolphins Arena in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 9, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Mongolian grand champion Kakuryu (R) defeats Hokutofuji on the second day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 13, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Mongolian grand champion Kakuryu (L) defeats Hokutofuji on the second day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 13, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Hakuho (facing camera) defeats Hokutofuji on the first day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 10, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Photo shows Takakeisho (R) on his way to defeating Hokutofuji on the 10th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Photo shows Takakeisho (R) on his way to defeating Hokutofuji on the 10th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Photo shows Takakeisho (R) on his way to defeating Hokutofuji on the 10th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Kisenosato

Yokozuna Kisenosato receives prize money after beating maegashira Hokutofuji on the second day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 15, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament 3rd day

Hokutofuji (L) sends grand champion Hakuho to his first loss on the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament 3rd day

Hokutofuji (R) sends grand champion Hakuho to his first loss on the third day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament 2nd day

Grand champion Kisenosato (facing camera) forces out maegashira Hokutofuji on the second day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 15, 2018. Kisenosato registered his first win. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo

Grand champion Kakuryu (R) defeats rank-and-filer Hokutofuji on the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo practice

Grand champion Kisenosato (L) wrestles against Hokutofuji during practice in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo practice

Grand champion Kisenosato (R) wrestles against Hokutofuji during practice in Tokyo on Jan. 10, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho beats Hokutofuji in Nagoya

Yokozuna Hakuho beats Hokutofuji on July 14, 2017, preserving his unbeaten start at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, the sport's most successful wrestler with a record 38 career titles, moves within five wins of former ozeki Kaio's record 1,047 wins. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho beats Hokutofuji in Nagoya

Yokozuna Hakuho beats Hokutofuji on July 14, 2017, preserving his unbeaten start at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho, the sport's most successful wrestler with a record 38 career titles, moves within five wins of former ozeki Kaio's record 1,047 wins. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Takayasu loses ozeki debut in wild start to Nagoya tourney

Takayasu, promoted to sumo's second-highest rank ozeki after the last tourney in May, looks down after losing to No. 2 maegashira Hokutofuji on the opening day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 9, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo