All posts tagged "Hokutofuji"
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoDrama at New Year Basho: Takakeisho Defeats Onosho to Set up Three-Way Tie for Lead
The ozeki grappler halted a two-match losing skid at the New Year Basho to keep alive his hopes of promotion to...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoTakakeisho Off to Strong Start in New Year Basho with Convincing Win over Wakamotoharu
With grand champion Terunofuji sidelined with knee injuries, lone ozeki Takakeisho is the tournament's highest-ranked wrestler.
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoTakayasu on Brink of First Championship after Defeating Kagayaki at Kyushu Basho
Veteran grappler Takayasu, who has been a runner-up five times, can wrap up the title with a win over No. 9...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoMongolian Hoshoryu Uses Rare Technique to Beat Midorifuji and Stay Tied for Lead at Kyushu Basho
Hoshoryu is one of eight wrestlers at 4-1 after five days of the 15-day tournament that is wide open in Fukuoka.
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoTakakeisho Dominates Kotonowaka to Maintain Fast Start at Kyushu Basho
Veteran grappler Takakeisho is bidding for his third Emperor's Cup at the 15-day tournament held in Fukuoka.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakayasu Defeats Hoshoryu to Keep Title Hopes Alive at Autumn Basho
The former ozeki has a chance to win his first-ever Emperor’s Cup with Tamawashi the only man standing in his way.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoAgeless Veteran Tamawashi Moves a Step Closer to Title at Autumn Basho
The No. 3 Mongolian maegashira, known as sumo’s iron man, holds the sole lead with two days remaining in the tournament.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoWakamotoharu Upsets Sole Leader Tamawashi on Day 12 of Autumn Basho
The veteran Mongolian maegashira still holds the top spot with a 10-2 record as he pursues his second Emperor’s Cup.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoVeteran Tamawashi Takes Over the Lead at Autumn Basho
The No. 3 maegashira posted a one-sided win over Hokutofuji to claim the top spot on the leaderboard with four days...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakayasu Hands Hokutofuji First Loss at Autumn Basho
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji is forced to withdraw from the 15-day tournament in Tokyo due to knee injuries.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoTakayasu Defeats Terunofuji to Deliver a Serious Blow to the Yokozuna’s Title Hopes
With four losses, the lone grand champion is all but out of contention for the Emperor’s Cup at the Autumn Basho.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoSurprise leader Hokutofuji Still Unbeaten at Midway Point of Autumn Basho
The No. 8 maegashira is off to his best start ever and is one win ahead of Tamawashi at the 15-day...
