It's starting to get mighty lonely at the top for Mongolian firebrand Asashoryu.
Kaio (left), a candidate for promotion to yokozuna several times, must win eight matches at the upcoming
Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament just to retain his ozeki rank.
KYODO PHOTOAsashoryu begins his campaign for a third straight Emperor's Cup at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday as the only yokozuna representative on the raised ring for the 18th straight basho.