A day after wrapping up his historic 33rd championship with a perfect record, yokozuna Hakuho said he wants to venture into a new world, while being reminded that in this one, even champions must mind their manners.
In a press conference on Monday, the yokozuna spoke philosophically about his future, while taking a swipe at the judging during the tournament — a remark the Japan Sumo Association refused to ignore.
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