Basho Reports May 14, 2013

Harumafuji stumbles on second day of basho

Yokozuna Harumafuji was sent to a shock defeat at the hands of Myogiryu on the second day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday. Hakuho beat the daylights out of Aminishiki to stay on course for his 25th career title after winning the ...

Basho Reports May 13, 2013

Hakuho victorious in Summer Basho opener

Hakuho outfoxed Tochiozan to make a winning start in his bid for a 25th career title on Sunday, while yokozuna rival Harumafuji also won handsomely on the opening day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament. Hakuho won the spring meet in March with a ...

Basho Reports Mar 25, 2013

Hakuho finishes with perfect record

Yokozuna Hakuho sets a new mark for titles gained without a single defeat at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

Basho Reports Mar 24, 2013

Hakuho chasing historic record

After wrapping up his 24th career title with two days to spare at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, Hakuho is now just one win away from going 15-0 for an unprecedented ninth time in his illustrious career. The yokozuna staved off a feisty challenge ...

Basho Reports Mar 23, 2013

Perfect Hakuho wins title

Yokozuna Hakuho wins the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament for his 24th career title, tying Kitanoumi in fourth place for all-time championships.

Basho Reports Mar 22, 2013

Yokozuna Hakuho closes in on title

Perfect yokozuna Hakuho put one hand on his 24th Emperor’s Cup after outclassing ozeki Kisenosato for his 12th straight win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday. Hakuho can wrap up the championship Friday with two days to spare if he beats Goeido ...

Basho Reports Mar 20, 2013

Hakuho improves to 10-0

Yokozuna Hakuho survived an epic encounter against Estonian giant Baruto, outfoxing his opponent to retain his undefeated mark on the 10th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday. With the victory the sole leader improved to 10-0 with just five days left ...

Basho Reports Mar 19, 2013

Hakuho remains on course for 24th title

Hakuho spoiled sekiwake Toyonoshima’s aspirations of a second straight yokozuna kill, keeping his undefeated record intact after the ninth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday. Hakuho, who is in the running for his 24th career title, improved to a 9-0 record ...

Basho Reports Mar 18, 2013

Toyonoshima upsets yokozuna Harumafuji

Yokozuna Harumafuji crashed and burned to a third defeat at the hands of Toyonoshima as the second week of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament kicked off Sunday. His rival Hakuho, meanwhile, was an indomitable force, stopping local boy Ikioi in his tracks to widen ...

Basho Reports Mar 17, 2013

Hakuho turns tables on upset-minded Tokitenku

Ambushing would-be challenger Tokitenku, Hakuho begins to ensure himself of a seventh consecutive win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

Basho Reports Mar 16, 2013

Hakuho maintains place at top

Yokozuna Hakuho walloped upstart Chiyotairyu to retain an undefeated 6-0 mark at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday. Four wrestlers, including sekiwake Baruto, are one off the pace at 5-1 behind yokozuna Hakuho, who is seeking a 24th career title that would place ...