All posts tagged "Hokutofuji"
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Sumo
/ 1 week agoRank-and-Filer Atamifuji the Surprise Leader on Day 11 at Autumn Basho
Atamifuji, a No. 15 maegashira, turned in an impressive performance against Tobizaru to stay two wins ahead with four days remaining...
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Sumo
/ 2 weeks agoHoshoryu Bounces Back from Three Straight Losses to Beat Tamawashi
Mongolian Hoshoryu has struggled so far in his ozeki debut and sits two wins back of a large group of eight...
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Sumo
/ 3 weeks agoHoshoryu Survives Scare in Ozeki Debut at Autumn Basho
Mongolian grappler Hoshoryu was pushed to the brink by Abi but recovered to record an all-important win on Day 1 at...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoHoshoryu Defeats Hokutofuji in Playoff to Win First Emperor's Cup at Nagoya Basho
Mongolian sekiwake Hoshoryu also virtually secured promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki for September’s tournament.
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoHoshoryu Beats Wakamotoharu and Moves into a Tie for the Nagoya Basho Lead
Entering the final day of the Nagoya Basho, Mongolian grappler Hoshoryu, who has an 11-3 record, is even with rank-and-filers Hokutofuji...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoHokutofuji Grabs Sole Lead with Two Days Left in the Nagoya Basho
Ninth-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji has a one-win advantage over fellow rank-and-filer Nishikigi and rookie Hakuoho at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoHokutofuji Snaps Losing Streak Against Hoshoryu, Grabs Share of the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Ninth-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji improved to 10-2 at the Nagoya Basho. Nishikigi has the same record with three days left in the...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoRank-and-Filer Nishikigi Emerges as Sole Leader at Nagoya Basho
On the 11th day of the Nagoya Basho, top maegashira Nishikigi overpowered Endo to take a major step toward his first...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoKotonowaka Stuns Sekiwake Hoshoryu on Day 10 of Nagoya Basho
The win by the komusubi left Nishikigi and Hokutofuji as joint leaders at the Nagoya Basho with five days remaining in...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoHoshoryu Topples Hiradoumi to Stay Tied for the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Sumo wrestlers Hoshoryu, Nishikigi and Hokutofuji all improved to 8-1 on the ninth day of the Nagoya Basho at Aichi Prefectural...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoHoshoryu Makes Quick Work of Ura to Stay Tied for Lead at Nagoya Basho
With one week to go in the Nagoya Basho, Hoshoryu is in a strong position to secure promotion to ozeki, sumo’s...
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Sumo
/ 2 months agoHoshoryu Throws Down Asanoyama to Move into a Tie for the Lead at Nagoya Basho
Sekiwake Hoshoryu is the highest-ranked grappler among the four leaders at the 15-day Nagoya Basho. The others are Nishikigi, Tamawashi and...