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Takakeisho's rise, Terunofuji's rebound? Thrills await fans in 2021

Sumo | INSIDE SUMO Nov 25, 2020

Takakeisho's rise, Terunofuji's rebound? Thrills await fans in 2021

by John Gunning

Professional sumo closed out the thrill ride that was 2020 with one final flourish. Comeback king Terunofuji pulled off an emphatic win against ozeki Takakeisho in the last regulation bout of the year, only to lose in a playoff for the Emperor’s Cup against the ...

Takakeisho aiming for promotion to <i>yokozuna</i> after capturing second title

Sumo Nov 23, 2020

Takakeisho aiming for promotion to yokozuna after capturing second title

Takakeisho said he plans to put on another dominant performance at the next grand tournament in hopes of reaching sumo's highest rank of yokozuna.

Takakeisho and Terunofuji set up final-day showdown

Basho Reports Nov 22, 2020

Takakeisho and Terunofuji set up final-day showdown

Ozeki Takakeisho will head into Day 15 with the sole lead, but a win by komusubi Terunofuji would set up a championship playoff with the Emperor's Cup on the line.

Takakeisho defeats Shimanoumi to take sole lead on Day 13

Basho Reports Nov 20, 2020

Takakeisho defeats Shimanoumi to take sole lead on Day 13

The title favorite and highest-ranked wrestler still competing took a big step toward his second top-division championship after improving to 12-1.

Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win to set up showdown for first place

Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 19, 2020

Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win to set up showdown for first place

With three days left, the contest remains a battle between the highest-ranked and lowest-ranked rikishi in a pack missing both yokozuna and two of the three ozeki.

Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win on Day 11 to remain tied for lead

Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 18, 2020

Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win on Day 11 to remain tied for lead

On the heels of the leaders at the 15-day meet are komusubi Terunofuji and No. 10 Ryuden, who each improved to 9-2.

Takakeisho claims ninth win to stay tied for lead

Basho Reports Nov 17, 2020

Takakeisho claims ninth win to stay tied for lead

The ozeki recovered from his Day 9 loss in a win over Myogiryu, while maegashira Shimanoumi also finished Tuesday at 9-1.

Tobizaru pulls off upset of <i>ozeki</i> Takakeisho on Day 9

Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 16, 2020

Tobizaru pulls off upset of ozeki Takakeisho on Day 9

Takakeisho opened with his customary pushing and thrusting attack, but Tobizaru held his ground despite a roughly 50-kg weight disadvantage.

Takakeisho takes sole lead on Day 8 as Terunofuji picks up first loss

Basho Reports Nov 15, 2020

Takakeisho takes sole lead on Day 8 as Terunofuji picks up first loss

The last remaining ozeki had no trouble getting past Hokutofuji as the November Basho headed into its second week.

Takakeisho, Terunofuji remain tied for lead on Day 7

Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 14, 2020

Takakeisho, Terunofuji remain tied for lead on Day 7

Former ozeki Terunofuji stands out as Takakeisho's most formidable challenger among the remaining field.

Takakeisho and Terunofuji unbeaten heading into weekend

Basho Reports Nov 13, 2020

Takakeisho and Terunofuji unbeaten heading into weekend

Takakeisho, the highest-ranked wrestler left in the tournament, easily defeated Kagayaki to stay a perfect 6-0.

Takakeisho maintains perfect start at November Basho

Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 12, 2020

Takakeisho maintains perfect start at November Basho

New ozeki Shodai withdrew from the meet on Thursday with an ankle ligament injury.

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