Mongolian grand champion Hakuho handily disposed of Georgian Tochinoshin to extend his seemingly interminable winning streak to 63 at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
The lone yokozuna, who is seeking his 17th Emperor's Cup and fifth consecutive undefeated title, opened his latest campaign in convincing fashion to move within six wins of the legendary Futabayama's all-time mark set from 1936-1939.
His 63rd straight win since the penultimate day of the New Year meet in January also tied him with ancient wrestler Tanikaze from the Edo period (1603-1868). He faces Kisenosato on Monday.