Takakeisho will have one shot at regaining his status at sumo's second-highest rank, provided he is fit enough to compete, after the latest rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association saw the fan-favorite wrestler demoted to sekiwake on Monday.
The Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan kicks off on Sept. 8 and runs for 15 days.
Takakeisho, who turned 23 earlier this month, was demoted to sumo's third-highest rank after skipping the previous 15-day meet in July due to a right knee injury. It was his second straight tournament as an ozeki wrestler in which he failed to post eight wins.