Nagoya – Yokozuna Hakuho continued his injury comeback in winning fashion Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, overpowering former sekiwake Daieisho to improve to a perfect 3-0.
The 36-year-old grand champion anticipated his opponent’s thrusting attack and — after delivering a powerful face slap — sent him tumbling with a perfectly executed beltless arm throw in the final bout of Day 3 at Dolphins Arena.
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