Sumo great Hakuho made short work of No. 1 maegashira Ichinojo to preserve his perfect start Wednesday, while yokozuna rival Harumafuji rebounded from a shock first defeat in style on the fourth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

Overwhelming tournament favorite Hakuho posted his 805th career win in the elite makuuchi division with ease, marching out fellow Mongolian Ichinojo (2-2) to improve to 4-0.

Hakuho's 28th consecutive win since the seventh day of the Kyushu Basho in November leaves him tied for the lead with ozeki duo Goeido and Kotoshogiku and four others.