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Much more to come from yokozuna Terunofuji after stunning 2021

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Dec 1, 2021

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.

Triumphant Terunofuji targets double-digit championships

Sumo Nov 29, 2021

Triumphant Terunofuji targets double-digit championships

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.

Flawless Terunofuji finishes with career-first perfect record

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.

Terunofuji defeats Meisei to remain sole leader on Day 12

Sumo Nov 25, 2021

Terunofuji defeats Meisei to remain sole leader on Day 12

Yokozuna Terunofuji overpowered sekiwake Meisei at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, holding onto the outright lead with a spotless 12-0 record.

Terunofuji outlasts Ichinojo to keep sole lead on Day 11

Basho Reports Nov 24, 2021

Terunofuji outlasts Ichinojo to keep sole lead on Day 11

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.

Terunofuji stays perfect, takes sole lead as Takakeisho beaten

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.

Terunofuji, Takakeisho continue to cruise with ninth straight wins

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.

Terunofuji and Takakeisho stay unbeaten in tie for lead on Day 8

Basho Reports Nov 21, 2021

Terunofuji and Takakeisho stay unbeaten in tie for lead on Day 8

Sumo's lone yokozuna clinched a winning record with an untroubled victory over Endo, while the unbeaten ozeki only got past towering Ichinojo through a win by disqualification.

Terunofuji beats Myogiryu to finish first week undefeated

Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 20, 2021

Terunofuji beats Myogiryu to finish first week undefeated

The grand champion shares the lead with Takakeisho, who was also untroubled in his bout on Day 7 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.

Terunofuji makes great escape to remain among unbeaten wrestlers at Kyushu Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 18, 2021

Terunofuji makes great escape to remain among unbeaten wrestlers at Kyushu Basho

Terunofuji, who entered the 15-day event at Fukuoka Kokusai Center as the sport's lone yokozuna, improved to 5-2 in seven career bouts against Takanosho (2-3).

Terunofuji downs nemesis to remain undefeated among leaders

Basho Reports Nov 17, 2021

Terunofuji downs nemesis to remain undefeated among leaders

The yokozuna and No. 2 maegashira Onosho provided most of the thrills on Day 4's final bout at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.

Lack of excitement threatens Kyushu Basho atmosphere

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Nov 17, 2021

Lack of excitement threatens Kyushu Basho atmosphere

by John Gunning

Despite the ongoing meet's seeming openness, there is a sense of inevitability about proceedings in Fukuoka that appears to be draining some of the energy out of the event.

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