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HAKUHO

Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 14, 2021
Potential titanic Hakuho-Terunofuji clash hearkens back to sumo rivalries of the past
From Umegatani and Hitachiyama in the 1900s to Asashoryu and Hakuho a century later, virtually every era in modern sumo history has been defined by its marquee pairing.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 13, 2021
Joint leaders Hakuho and Terunofuji cruise to 10th wins in Nagoya
Yokozuna Hakuho took another step toward a record 45th Emperor's Cup by dispatching No. 5 maegashira Okinoumi in the final bout of Day 10.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji remain on collision course in Nagoya
Joint leaders Hakuho and Terunofuji remained unbeaten Monday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, easily handling rank-and-file opponents to preserve a two-win buffer at the head of the pack.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji stay perfect at head of field on Day 8
The Nagoya Basho headed into its second week with the sport's lone yokozuna — and the leading candidate to join him at the top rank — tied for the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2021
Hakuho downs tricky Tobizaru, stays even with unbeaten Terunofuji
The yokozuna outlasted his opponent in an unusual bout to cap off Saturday's action at Dolphins Arena.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 9, 2021
Front-running Hakuho and Terunofuji remain unbeaten in Nagoya
The 29-year-old Terunofuji, who is seeking a third straight grand tournament championship, easily defeated No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 8, 2021
Yokozuna Hakuho and Terunofuji remain undefeated in Nagoya
Their Day 5 wins left the pair as the only two wrestlers with perfect records.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 7, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji survive scares to stay perfect on Day 4
Hakuho, who had knee surgery in March, needed all his agility and survival instincts to deny No. 2 maegashira Takanosho an upset in the day's last bout.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 6, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji stay perfect on Day 3 in Nagoya
The convincing win at Dolphins Arena is another positive step for yokozuna Hakuho, who will decide whether to continue his storied career based on his performance at the meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 5, 2021
Hakuho outclasses Endo on Day 2 in Nagoya
Yokozuna Hakuho remained undefeated in his comeback from injury at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, using his polished grappling technique to topple rank-and-file opponent Endo.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 4, 2021
Yokozuna-chasing Terunofuji, returning Hakuho win Nagoya openers
Terunofuji is set to win promotion to yokozuna if he can post a championship-caliber record at this meet, while anything less than a solid performance could push Hakuho toward retirement.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 1, 2021
Nagoya Basho could have significant impact on sport
Sumo lovers in central Japan will see their sport return with a bang, as the upcoming tournament is primed to be one of the most significant in recent memory.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 7, 2021
Comeback king Terunofuji poised to reach even greater heights
With Hakuho out and Kakuryu retired, Terunofuji will go into every fight over the next basho or two as the favorite and has a genuine shot at a future promotion to yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO
Apr 26, 2021
Terunofuji returns to ozeki for Summer Basho
The 29-year-old Mongolian secured his promotion by winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in March with a 12-3 record.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 21, 2021
Controversial report could deny Hakuho deserved elder stock
Should the Japan Sumo Association adopt the recommendations of the external advisors, the all-time great yokozuna would be prevented from using his ring name after retiring.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 30, 2021
Hakuho remains subject to warning over injury absences
At a regular meeting in Tokyo, the Japan Sumo Association's yokozuna advisory body chose to uphold the warning it originally issued last November.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 21, 2021
Hakuho recovering after Friday knee surgery
Yokozuna Hakuho has undergone endoscopic surgery for a knee injury that forced him out of the ongoing Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, a source familiar with the matter said Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 16, 2021
Takakeisho upset on Day 3 as Hakuho withdrawal dominates news
The departure of the tournament's lone yokozuna once again leaves the sport's three ozeki, who all ended Tuesday with 2-1 records, as the tournament's top headliners.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 16, 2021
Hakuho pulls out of spring meet, will miss two months after surgery
The decision by the 44-time winner will leave yet another grand tournament without a yokozuna following Kakuryu's decision to pull out late last week.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 15, 2021
Hakuho cruises to 2-0 at Spring Grand Sumo Tournament
After a tough battle with komusubi Daieisho to start the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, Hakuho cruised through the final bout of Day 2.
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