Yokozuna Hakuho overcame a determined effort by rank-and-file opponent Myogiryu to stay unbeaten Thursday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
In the final bout of Day 5 at Edion Arena Osaka, Hakuho showed strength and willpower to maintain his pursuit of a record-extending 42nd top-level title.
The Mongolian superstar led with his right forearm, pushing and slapping Myogiryu to the edge. But the No. 2 maegashira stood his ground, attempting to topple Hakuho with his arm on the inside.