Hakuho proved an impregnable force for ozeki stalwart Kisenosato in an electrifying showdown of undefeated wrestlers Saturday, putting himself within arm's length of his 25th Emperor's Cup at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
The yokozuna improved to 14-0 while Kisenosato slipped to 13-1 with one day left at the 15-day meet. It was his seventh consecutive win against the ozeki.
Kisenosato famously ended Hakuho's winning streak at 63 bouts at the 2010 Kyushu Basho — a constant reminder of what can happen if he is just a little off his game when facing the fiery ozeki.