OSAKA – Former ozeki Takayasu and new sekiwake Wakatakakage each defeated a title rival to remain tied for the lead as the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament championship chase reached a fever pitch on Thursday, the 12th day of the 15-day meet.
Currently a No. 7 maegashira, Takayasu (11-1) outfought new ozeki Mitakeumi (9-3) in a battle for belt holds before forcing him out to his third loss.
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