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Hakuho launches bid for sole all-time mark with win

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) pulls down komusubi Tochiozan on the first day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 11, 2015. Hakuho is seeking his 33rd career Emperor's Cup to seize sole possession of the record for all-time championships.

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Yokozuna Harumafuji gets 2nd loss on 4th-day

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (L) loses to No.1 maegashira Tochiozan to fall to 2-2 on the fourth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 12, 2014.

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New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Komusubi Tochiozan (L) pushes ozeki Kisenosato out of the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2014, the eighth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L) pushes komusubi Tochiozan out of the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 12, 2014, the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. It was Hakuho's 800th career win.

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Autumn sumo 1st day

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (R) forces komusubi Tochiozan out of the ring on Sept. 15, 2013, the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

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1st day of summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) wrestles komusubi Tochiozan on May 12, 2013, the first day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall. Hakuho defeated Tochiozan.

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Opening day of New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (back) pushes komusubi Tochiozan out of the ring on Jan. 13, 2013, the opening day of the 2013 New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

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Kyokutenho wins summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born Kyokutenho (back) sends Tochiozan sprawling with a smackdown in a playoff at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2012, the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. The No. 7 maegashira became the oldest wrestler in the modern era to win his career first title at 37 years, 8 months.

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Kyokutenho wins summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian-born Kyokutenho (L) sends Tochiozan sprawling with a smackdown in a playoff at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2012, the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. The No. 7 maegashira became the oldest wrestler in the modern era to win his career first title at 37 years, 8 months.

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Kisenosato retains lead at summer basho

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Kisenosato (R) beats rival ozeki Kotoshogiku on the ninth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 14, 2012, and remains tied for the lead with rank-and-filer Tochiozan with 8-1 records.

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Hakuho beats Tochiozan

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) pushes komusubi Tochiozan out of the ring on Jan. 15, 2011, during the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The Mongolian yokozuna improved to a 7-0 mark.

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Hakuho makes it 57th straight win

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) gets to grips with sekiwake Tochiozan on the 10th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 21, 2010. Hakuho beat Tochiozan, extending his winning streak to 57.

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Baruto suffers 2nd loss at Nagoya sumo tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Baruto of Estonia (L) is pushed out of the ring by first-ranked maegashira Tochiozan at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 13, 2010, suffering his second loss during the first three days of the 15-day competition.

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Kaio at summer tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran ozeki Kaio slaps down komusubi Tochiozan by the neck to claim his third straight win on the third day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 11, 2010.

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Hakuho off to winning start

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) pushes komusubi Tochiozan out of the ring during the first day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 9, 2010. Hakuho is aiming to win his 13th career Emperor's Cup at the tourney as the lone yokozuna.

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Hakuho retains share of lead with rival Asashoryu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) pushes maegashira Tochiozan out of the ring on the 10th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 24, 2009. Hakuho retained his share of the lead with chief rival Asashoryu with a 10th win.

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Hakuho, Asashoryu still perfect at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho slaps down No. 2 maegashira Tochiozan 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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Yokozuna Asashoryu beats No. 2 maegashira Tochiozan

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia pulls down No. 2 maegashira Tochiozan in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya on July 15, day four of the 15-day competition.

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Asashoryu remains one behind co-leaders at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) forces Tochiozan (R) out of the ring to remain one behind the co-leaders at 5-1 on the sixth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 15.

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Hakuho, Asa post opening-day wins at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) pushes komusubi Tochiozan out of the ring on the first day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 10.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho stay spotless at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) forces rank-and-filer Tochiozan, a No. 2 maegashira, out of the dohyo ring on the fifth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 19. Yokozuna Hakuho and Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu maintained their unbeaten records at 5-0.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho showing no mercy at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu topples rank-and-filer Tochiozan, a No. 2 maegashira, on the fourth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 18. Asashoryu shares an early lead of 4-0 with Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and No. 13 maegashira Yamamotoyama.

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Asashoryu stays tied for lead with rival Hakuho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) pushes down Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. Asashoryu preserved his spotless record along with unbeaten rival yokozuna Hakuho as rank-and-filer Tochiozan finally suffered his first loss at the tournament the same day.

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Hakuho made to work for 9th win at sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) sends Estonian sekiwake Baruto to the floor with an overarm throw on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. Grand champion Hakuho stayed tied for the lead with rival yokozuna Asashoryu as rank-and-filer Tochiozan finally suffered his first loss at the tournament the same day.

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Yokozuna Hakuho retains unbeaten record by winning over Kisenosato

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) pushes out komusubi Kisenosato to advance to a perfect 8-0 along with fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu and rank-and-filer Tochiozan at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18.

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Tochiozan cements place among leading trio with win over Homasho

TOKYO, Japan - Twelfth-ranked Tochiozan sends Homasho out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, cementing his place among the leading trio with a perfect 8-0, along with Mongolian yokozunas Hakuho and Asashoryu.

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Asashoryu smashes Aminishiki to stay among leading trio

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) wins over Aminishiki by grabbing the sekiwake by the throat and sending him crashing onto his back at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18. The yokozuna preserved his unbeaten record along with his fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and rank-and-filer Tochiozan, and stayed on track to complete a comeback on the eighth day of the 15-day tourney.

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Hakuho secures 7th win to share lead with Asashoryu, Tochiozan

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L), seeking a fourth straight title, throws sekiwake Aminishiki out of the ring in a matter of seconds at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, securing his share of the lead in the tourney with Asashoryu and Tochiozan.

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Asashoryu scrapes 7th win to share lead with Hakuho, Tochiozan

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) gives a late shove to Yoshikaze after the No.2 maegashira was already over the straw ridge, scraping a 7th win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. The yokozuna retained his share of the lead heading into the second week of the tourney with Hakuho and Tochiozan.

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Tochiozan wins against Koryu, retaining tie for lead

TOKYO, Japan - Tochiozan continued his excellent start with a routine win over Koryu in the lower echelons of sumo's elite makuuchi division at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17.

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Yokozuna Hakuho on course to claim 4th straight Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Yokozuna Hakuho (R) slaps down third-ranked Takekaze, retaining a share of the lead on 6-0 alongside Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu, Estonian sekiwake Baruto and rank-and-filer Tochiozan at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16.

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Hakuho beats Yoshikaze for unblemished score at sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (top) squashes No. 2 maegashira Yoshikaze, keeping his share of the lead with Asashoryu, sekiwake Baruto and rank-and-filer Tochiozan on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 15.

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Miyabiyama stays perfect at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Former ozeki Miyabiyama (R) muscled out Tochiozan in a relentless attack to stay perfect on the sixth day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 14.

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Hakuho jumps into lead

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho (upper) shoots down rank-and-filer Tochiozan to remain undefeated at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 22. Hakuho took sole possession of the lead at 10-0 as yokozuna Asashoryu fell to a shock first defeat at the hands of Aminishiki. (Kyodo)

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Miyabiyama stays perfect at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Former ozeki Miyabiyama (R) muscled out Tochiozan in a relentless attack to stay perfect on the sixth day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 14. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho beats Yoshikaze for unblemished score at sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (top) squashes No. 2 maegashira Yoshikaze, keeping his share of the lead with Asashoryu, sekiwake Baruto and rank-and-filer Tochiozan on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 15. (Kyodo)

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Yokozuna Hakuho on course to claim 4th straight Emperor's Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Yokozuna Hakuho (R) slaps down third-ranked Takekaze, retaining a share of the lead on 6-0 alongside Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu, Estonian sekiwake Baruto and rank-and-filer Tochiozan at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16. (Kyodo)

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Tochiozan wins against Koryu, retaining tie for lead

TOKYO, Japan - Tochiozan continued his excellent start with a routine win over Koryu in the lower echelons of sumo's elite makuuchi division at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho secures 7th win to share lead with Asashoryu, Tochiozan

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (L), seeking a fourth straight title, throws sekiwake Aminishiki out of the ring in a matter of seconds at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17, securing his share of the lead in the tourney with Asashoryu and Tochiozan. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu scrapes 7th win to share lead with Hakuho, Tochiozan

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) gives a late shove to Yoshikaze after the No.2 maegashira was already over the straw ridge, scraping a 7th win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 17. The yokozuna retained his share of the lead heading into the second week of the tourney with Hakuho and Tochiozan. (Kyodo)

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Yokozuna Hakuho retains unbeaten record by winning over Kisenosat

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) pushes out komusubi Kisenosato to advance to a perfect 8-0 along with fellow Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu and rank-and-filer Tochiozan at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18. (Kyodo)

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Tochiozan cements place among leading trio with win over Homasho

TOKYO, Japan - Twelfth-ranked Tochiozan sends Homasho out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18, cementing his place among the leading trio with a perfect 8-0, along with Mongolian yokozunas Hakuho and Asashoryu. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu smashes Aminishiki to stay among leading trio

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) wins over Aminishiki by grabbing the sekiwake by the throat and sending him crashing onto his back at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 18. The yokozuna preserved his unbeaten record along with his fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and rank-and-filer Tochiozan, and stayed on track to complete a comeback on the eighth day of the 15-day tourney. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu stays tied for lead with rival Hakuho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) pushes down Mongolian ozeki Harumafuji on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. Asashoryu preserved his spotless record along with unbeaten rival yokozuna Hakuho as rank-and-filer Tochiozan finally suffered his first loss at the tournament the same day. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho made to work for 9th win at sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) sends Estonian sekiwake Baruto to the floor with an overarm throw on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. Grand champion Hakuho stayed tied for the lead with rival yokozuna Asashoryu as rank-and-filer Tochiozan finally suffered his first loss at the tournament the same day. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu, Hakuho showing no mercy at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu topples rank-and-filer Tochiozan, a No. 2 maegashira, on the fourth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 18. Asashoryu shares an early lead of 4-0 with Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and No. 13 maegashira Yamamotoyama. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu, Hakuho stay spotless at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) forces rank-and-filer Tochiozan, a No. 2 maegashira, out of the dohyo ring on the fifth day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Municipal Gymnasium on March 19. Yokozuna Hakuho and Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu maintained their unbeaten records at 5-0. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho, Asa post opening-day wins at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) pushes komusubi Tochiozan out of the ring on the first day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 10. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu remains one behind co-leaders at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (L) forces Tochiozan (R) out of the ring to remain one behind the co-leaders at 5-1 on the sixth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 15. (Kyodo)

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Ozeki Kisenosato suffers 1st loss at Nagoya sumo

Ozeki Kisenosato (back) is brought down by top-ranked maegashira Tochiozan on the fifth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 14, 2016, suffering his first loss in the 15-day event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo