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Former yokozuna Hakuho recognized for five Guinness world records
Hakuho's achievements were first recognized by Guinness in 2015 when he surpassed the record of 33 championships set by Taiho, the Showa era's greatest yokozuna.
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Much more to come from yokozuna Terunofuji after stunning 2021
by John Gunning
Just years removed from the unpaid ranks, the 30-year-old is on the path to becoming one of the most successful foreign-born grand champions in the sport's history.
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A day after lifting the Emperor's Cup at Fukuoka Kokusai Center, the Mongolian-born grand champion said he wants to match his 2021 haul of four grand tournament titles next year.
Basho Reports Nov 28, 2021
Flawless Terunofuji finishes with career-first perfect record
After winning his maiden meet at yokozuna in September, Terunofuji is the first wrestler since 32-time champion Taiho in 1962 to win in his first two tournaments as a grand champion.
Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 27, 2021
Terunofuji beats Abi to wrap up Kyushu title with day to spare
The Mongolian-born titan improved to an insurmountable 14-0 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center after being driven to the edge by challenger Abi.
Basho Reports Nov 26, 2021
In his first top division battle since a 2020 suspension for breaking COVID-19 protocol, Abi continued to impress.
Sumo Nov 25, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji overpowered sekiwake Meisei at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, holding onto the outright lead with a spotless 12-0 record.
Basho Reports Nov 24, 2021
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.
Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Nov 24, 2021
Terunofuji's challengers likely to emerge from amateur ranks
by John Gunning
As the lone yokozuna attempts to wrap up his sixth Emperor's Cup in Fukuoka, this weekend's amateur championships may feature some of his potential successors.
Basho Reports Nov 23, 2021
Terunofuji stays perfect, takes sole lead as Takakeisho beaten
The yokozuna hit double-digit wins at the Kyushu Basho as his ozeki rival fell to sekiwake Meisei during Day 10 in Fukuoka.
Basho Reports Nov 23, 2021
Terunofuji, Takakeisho continue to cruise with ninth straight wins
Terunofuji is in the hunt for his sixth Emperor's Cup after winning September's Autumn meet as a debutant yokozuna.
Sumo Nov 22, 2021
Former heavyweight wrestler Toyonoumi dies of illness at age 56
The wrestler did not miss a single match in his 19-year professional career and competed in 1,316 consecutive bouts, the eighth longest record in sumo history.