Sumo champ Asashoryu stays mum on allegation of violence

Sumo champ Asashoryu stays mum on allegation of violence

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu (R) takes part in a retirement ceremony for former wrestler Otsukasa at Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna kept mum about an unprecedented allegation of drunken violence during a recent tournament.

Musashimaru beats Otsukasa to maintain lead at spring sumo

Musashimaru beats Otsukasa to maintain lead at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (background) pushes No. 5 maegashira Otsukasa out of the ring to keep a perfect record on the 10th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 19.

Kaio beats Otsukasa on day 9 of spring sumo

Kaio beats Otsukasa on day 9 of spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (background) beats No. 5 maegashira Otsukasa with a forearm throw to remain just one win behind grand champion Musashimaru on the ninth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 18.

(1)Musashimaru blazes ahead, Kaio falls at Nagoya sumo

(1)Musashimaru blazes ahead, Kaio falls at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (L) pushes down No. 4 maegashira Otsukasa and retains a spotless record at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 16, the ninth day of the tourney.

Kaio beats Otsukasa on day 9 of spring sumo

Kaio beats Otsukasa on day 9 of spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (background) beats No. 5 maegashira Otsukasa with a forearm throw to remain just one win behind grand champion Musashimaru on the ninth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 18.

Sumo champ Asashoryu stays mum on allegation of violence

Sumo champ Asashoryu stays mum on allegation of violence

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu (R) takes part in a retirement ceremony for former wrestler Otsukasa at Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna kept mum about an unprecedented allegation of drunken violence during a recent tournament. (Kyodo)

(1)Musashimaru blazes ahead, Kaio falls at Nagoya sumo

(1)Musashimaru blazes ahead, Kaio falls at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (L) pushes down No. 4 maegashira Otsukasa and retains a spotless record at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 16, the ninth day of the tourney.