Yokozuna Terunofuji maintained his outright lead Wednesday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, improving to a perfect 11-0 with a physically draining win over giant komusubi Ichinojo.
The 29-year-old powerhouse holds a one-win buffer over ozeki Takakeisho and No. 15 maegashira Abi, who were both victorious on Day 11 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Gunning for a sixth Emperor's Cup — and his first as sumo's sole active yokozuna following the retirement of Hakuho — Terunofuji continued his career dominance over the biggest wrestler in the division at the 15-day tournament.