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HAKUHO

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 8, 2013
Kisenosato steamrolls Tokitenku on day two
Kisenosato stayed on course in his promotion bid for yokozuna with a royal smackdown of Tokitenku on the second day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 7, 2013
Kisenosato gets off to strong start in Nagoya
Kisenosato got off to a perfect start in his quest for promotion to yokozuna with a routine win over Takekaze on Sunday, the opening day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Jul 4, 2013
Will Hakuho prove the party-pooper in Kisenosato's quest?
Hakuho, sumo's best grand champion in the past 25 years, will be aiming to win his fourth Nagoya Basho since being promoted to the top rank in 2007, and his 26th overall. Some would say this will be the toughest basho he has faced as a yokozuna.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Jun 6, 2013
Nagoya to be testing ground for a trio of sumo titans
As Hakuho continues chalking up championships almost at will, mention of the 'other' yokozuna — Harumafuji (11-4) — in some sumo circles is now met with heads being shaken.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 27, 2013
Hakuho captures title as Kisenosato loses way
Hakuho wins the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect record to pick up his 25th career title.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 25, 2013
Hakuho awaits ozeki rival
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and ozeki Kisenosato both powered to their 13th wins on Friday to set up a mouth-watering showdown at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 24, 2013
Kisenosato wins again
Ozeki Kisenosato pulled out the heavy artillery to beat yokozuna Harumafuji to remain spotless with his 12th consecutive win at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 21, 2013
Hakuho, Kisenosato move clear of Kakuryu
Yokozuna Hakuho and ozeki Kisenosato retained their perfect records through the ninth day at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 20, 2013
Hakuho flattens Aran to kick off second week
Hakuho kicked off the second week of action with another swashbuckling win to keep his unblemished record intact, mowing down Russian Aran at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 19, 2013
Hakuho tops Takarafuji to keep flawless record
Hakuho kept his eyes firmly on the prize and wrapped up the first week of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with another high-octane performance against Takarafuji on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 17, 2013
Harumafuji loses again
Yokozuna Hakuho extended his perfect head-to-head record against struggling No. 2 maegashira Tochinoshin to 16 wins with another commanding performance at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 14, 2013
Harumafuji stumbles on second day of basho
Yokozuna Harumafuji was sent to a shock defeat at the hands of Myogiryu on the second day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 13, 2013
Hakuho victorious in Summer Basho opener
Hakuho outfoxed Tochiozan to make a winning start in his bid for a 25th career title on Sunday, while yokozuna rival Harumafuji also won handsomely on the opening day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
May 1, 2013
Is Hakuho on his way to becoming the greatest ever?
On sumo's list of all-time yusho winners, Hakuho currently stands tied with Kitanoumi on 24 championships to date. Just three men stand between the Mongolian and the all-time record: Asashoryu at 25, Chiyonofuji at 31 and Taiho at 32.
SUMO
Apr 26, 2013
Hakuho stays focused on matching Asashoryu's win total
Yokozuna Hakuho has set his sights on joining retired yokozuna Asashoryu in third place on the all- time championship list with 25 career titles by winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Apr 3, 2013
Hakuho sets records, Harumafuji only raises questions
As was expected before the recent Haru Basho in Osaka, both yokozuna, on the back of too little practice, and too many public engagements started the tournament less than convincingly.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 25, 2013
Hakuho finishes with perfect record
Yokozuna Hakuho sets a new mark for titles gained without a single defeat at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 23, 2013
Perfect Hakuho wins title
Yokozuna Hakuho wins the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament for his 24th career title, tying Kitanoumi in fourth place for all-time championships.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 22, 2013
Yokozuna Hakuho closes in on title
Perfect yokozuna Hakuho put one hand on his 24th Emperor's Cup after outclassing ozeki Kisenosato for his 12th straight win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 21, 2013
Hakuho continues march to 24th title
Hakuho inched a step closer to his 24th career title with a trouncing of ozeki Kotoshogiku on Wednesday, improving to an outstanding 11-0 at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
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