Hakuho took Aminishiki to school with a clinical win and Harumafuji dispensed with Myogiryu as the yokozuna rivals won their second straight bouts at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
In the day's penultimate bout, Hakuho, who is aiming for his 28th career win, conserved his energy well as he absorbed a charge from Aminishiki (1-1), stepped back once for better view, and immediately rammed the top-ranked maegashira into the ringside seats using his right arm.
Hakuho's total of career championships currently trails only Chiyonofuji's 31 titles and the legendary Taiho's 32.