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TAKAKEISHO

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 21, 2022
Hoshoryu and Oho tied atop standings as rivals stumble on Day 9
Sekiwake Hoshoryu and No. 13 maegashira Oho moved into a two-way tie for the lead, while ozeki Takakeisho fell a further win off the pace on an action-packed Monday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 17, 2022
Takakeisho bounces back against Ichinojo on Day 5 of Kyushu Basho
Ozeki Takakeisho got back on the winning track on Thursday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, pushing out giant No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 16, 2022
Kyushu local Meisei upsets Takakeisho on Day 4
The No. 2 maegashira from Kyushu's Kagoshima Prefecture earned his first win by forcing out ozeki Takakeisho (2-2) on a chaotic Day 4 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2022
Ozeki Takakeisho beaten by Takayasu in first loss at Kyushu meet
Takakeisho (2-1), seeking his third Emperor's Cup, failed to join five unbeaten wrestlers despite forcing former ozeki Takayasu (2-1) to the edge with his opening attacks.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 15, 2022
Ozeki pair victorious as Kyushu meet sees no upsets on Day 2
Takakeisho dominated No. 1 maegashira Kotonowaka to stay unbeaten, while demotion-threatened kadoban ozeki Shodai earned his first win against another No. 1, Takayasu.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 13, 2022
Takakeisho dominates while Shodai falters on Day 1
The ozeki pair are sharing top billing in the absence of sumo's lone yokozuna Terunofuji, who withdrew ahead of the 15-day meet at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 11, 2022
Only certainty about upcoming Kyushu Basho is uncertainty
Predicting who will emerge victorious in the 2022 Kyushu Basho is almost impossible, but another first time champion or unexpected career breakout performance is a safe bet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 21, 2022
Terunofuji dominates and Ichinojo escapes on Day 12 in Nagoya
Terunofuji's 10th win kept him tied with Ichinojo, who did well to avoid an ambush in his own bout.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 14, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji falls on upset-filled day at Spring Grand Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Terunofuji and both demotion-threatened kadoban ozeki, Takakeisho and Shodai, lost on Day 2 in Osaka.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 12, 2022
Terunofuji overcomes tricky Ura to stay unbeaten on Day 4
A close call eventually ended in victory for the sport's lone yokozuna in a thrilling conclusion to Wednesday's bouts.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 11, 2022
Terunofuji wins third straight as ozeki Shodai and Takakeisho fall
The yokozuna was at his commanding best in brushing aside No. 1 maegashira Kiribayama at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 10, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji takes down Wakatakakage on Day 2 on New Year Basho
Terunofuji, who is bidding for his third consecutive championship, improved to 8-1 head-to-head against the No. 1 maegashira.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 7, 2022
Terunofuji enters New Year Basho with few serious challengers to throne
Anything other than a third straight championship for the Isegahama stable man at the upcoming January tournament would be a surprise.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
SUMO / 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.
Japan Times
SUMO / 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.
Japan Times
SUMO / 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.
Japan Times
SUMO / 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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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).
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