Yokozuna Hakuho dished out a royal beating of rank-and-filer Tamanoshima on Sunday to remain undefeated with an 8-0 record in his bid to win back-to-back titles at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Harumafuji also stayed perfect to share the lead with the yokozuna after prevailing in a rumble with fellow ozeki Chiyotaikai, revving up the engine as he aims for his first career Emperor's Cup.
Yokozuna Asashoryu trails at 7-1 entering the final week of the 15-day meet along with ozeki Kaio and rank-and-filer Kisenosato after disposing of sekiwake Goeido in the day's final bout.