Ozeki Asashoryu steams on in New Year Sumo tourney

Ozeki Asashoryu steams on in New Year Sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu throws komusubi Takanonami to remain unbeaten on Jan. 15, day four of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Asashoryu beats Takanonami at autumn sumo tournament

Asashoryu beats Takanonami at autumn sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - New ozeki Asashoryu (front) beats veteran komusubi Takanonami after a tussle at the edge of the ring, staying perfect on the third day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 10.

Tochiazuma in pain after being slammed down by Takanonami

Tochiazuma in pain after being slammed down by Takanonami

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Tochiazuma (R) writhes in pain after being slammed down by komusubi Takanonami in their bout Sept. 4 at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Tochiazuma, hoping to win promotion to the ozeki rank with 11-12 wins, fell to 1-1.

Ozeki Asashoryu steams on in New Year Sumo tourney

Ozeki Asashoryu steams on in New Year Sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu throws komusubi Takanonami to remain unbeaten on Jan. 15, day four of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo)

Asashoryu beats Takanonami at autumn sumo tournament

Asashoryu beats Takanonami at autumn sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - New ozeki Asashoryu (front) beats veteran komusubi Takanonami after a tussle at the edge of the ring, staying perfect on the third day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 10. (Kyodo)

Tochiazuma in pain after being slammed down by Takanonami

Tochiazuma in pain after being slammed down by Takanonami

TOKYO, Japan - Sekiwake Tochiazuma (R) writhes in pain after being slammed down by komusubi Takanonami in their bout Sept. 4 at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Tochiazuma, hoping to win promotion to the ozeki rank with 11-12 wins, fell to 1-1.