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TAKAKEISHO

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 16, 2021
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji beats Wakatakakage handily on Day 3
Wakatakakage went looking for a belt grip but was quickly bundled out by Terunofuji, sumo's only active yokozuna since the retirement of Hakuho at the end of September.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 10, 2021
Despite sluggish attendance, Kyushu Basho boasts overwhelming charm
After a two-year absence, the return of professional sumo to Fukuoka offers a chance to reassess the grand tournament schedule's most unique host.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 15, 2021
Terunofuji stays unbeaten, Takakeisho gets first win on Day 4
Terunofuji stayed unbeaten in his first tournament at sumo's highest rank by dispatching No. 2 maegashira Hokutofuji on Day 4 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 14, 2021
Terunofuji beats Takanosho, Takakeisho drops to 0-3 on Day 3
Terunofuji remains undefeated in his first tournament as grand champion, while ozeki Takakeisho could potentially withdraw after failing to get his first win.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 13, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji outmuscles rising star Hoshoryu on Day 2 of Autumn Basho
Meanwhile, ozeki Takakeisho continued his poor start with a second loss Monday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 12, 2021
New yokozuna Terunofuji wins Autumn Basho opener as both ozeki fall
Picking up where he left off, the 29-year-old grand champion claimed a fast force-out win over komusubi Ichinojo at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 7, 2021
Sumo's greatest comeback story could end in white rope for Terunofuji
The ozeki will find himself in one of the most exclusive clubs in all of sport if he manages to get the championship — or equivalent — needed to earn yokozuna promotion.
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 / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 2, 2021
Dual yokozuna promotion could join list of recent rare events in sumo
The possibility remains that ozeki Terunofuji and Takakeisho could both be offered the white rope depending on how results pan out at next month's Nagoya Basho.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 23, 2021
Terunofuji beats Takakeisho to win fourth career championship
The Mongolian lost Sunday's scheduled bout between the two ozeki before winning the rematch, becoming the first wrestler to capture two straight tournaments since Kakuryu in 2018.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 22, 2021
Endo topples leader Terunofuji to ensure title race goes down to wire at Summer Basho
Endo and Takakeisho have moved within a win at 11-3, meaning a loss by Terunofujiu00a0on Sunday could result in two- or three-way playoff.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 17, 2021
Terunofuji survives scare from Takayasu to remain perfect at Summer Basho
The day's results put the 29-year-old Mongolian in the driver's seat for a second straight championship.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 16, 2021
Terunofuji remains perfect with Takakeisho a win back at halfway mark
Competing as an ozeki for the first time since 2017, the 29-year-old Mongolian secured a winning record on Day 8 of the Summer Basho.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 14, 2021
Ozeki Terunofuji continues to shine under spotlight at Summer Basho
The 29-year-old Mongolian is fighting as an ozeki for the first time since September 2017.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 10, 2021
Terunofuji only unbeaten ozeki left after Day 2 of Summer Basho
Asanoyama and Shodai fell to rank-and-file opponents, while Takakeisho lost to komusubi Mitakeumi.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 14, 2021
Takakeisho rises to top of sumo's depth chart
With age and momentum on his side, the burly ozeki has what it takes to add to his two Emperor's Cup titles over the next several years.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 23, 2021
Takayasu extends lead following Day 10 win over Takekeisho
The komusubi, who has not lost since the opening day of the Spring Basho, maintained his two-win lead as he hunts for his first Emperor's Cup.
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.
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