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TERUNOFUJI

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 20, 2021
Terunofuji bounces back to retain Summer Basho lead with 11th win
Terunofuji beat his nemesis, No. 5 maegashira Onosho, to improve 11-1 on Day 12.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 19, 2021
Terunofuji falls to first defeat after judges call foul
Ozeki Terunofuji was handed his first defeat of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in unusual fashion Wednesday, when his 11th straight win was overruled by the ringside judges who ruled he had committed a foul.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 18, 2021
Terunofuji improves to perfect 10-0 with win over Kiribayama
The returning ozeki moved closer to back-to-back championships with the victory as his nearest followers remained two wins off the pace.
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 16, 2021
Sole leader Terunofuji completes perfect opening week
Ozeki Terunofuji quickly overpowered sekiwake Takanosho on Saturday to finish the first week of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 7-0 record.
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 13, 2021
Terunofuji passes tough test to retain sole lead at Summer Basho
Newly re-promoted ozeki Terunofuji improved to 5-0 on Thursday, passing a tough test from No. 1 maegashira Wakatakakage to retain his sole lead on the fifth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 12, 2021
Terunofuji dominates as Summer Basho opens to fans
Ozeki Terunofuji put on a master class to take the sole lead of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, when Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan was opened to fans after the first three days took place behind closed doors.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 11, 2021
Wakatakakage makes Asanoyama second ozeki victim in row at summer tourney
The rising talent prevented his larger opponent from leveraging his size advantage in a back-and-forth tussle that ended with the maegashira crushing out the ozeki.
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 / Basho reports
May 10, 2021
Terunofuji returns, joining perfect Summer Basho start for ozeki
The 29-year-old, who sealed re-promotion with his Spring Basho title in March, got off to a strong start on Sunday as a new grand tournament opened at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 7, 2021
Comeback king Terunofuji poised to reach even greater heights
With Hakuho out and Kakuryu retired, Terunofuji will go into every fight over the next basho or two as the favorite and has a genuine shot at a future promotion to yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 28, 2021
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Japan Times
SUMO
Apr 26, 2021
Terunofuji returns to ozeki for Summer Basho
The 29-year-old Mongolian secured his promotion by winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in March with a 12-3 record.
Japan Times
SUMO
Apr 20, 2021
Re-promoted Terunofuji, inspired by Rikako Ikee and Hideki Matsuyama, eyes yokozuna rank
The ozeki cited the Olympic-bound swimmer and Masters-winning golfer as examples he wishes to follow as he attempts to cap off his dramatic comeback story with sumo's highest honor.
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 / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 31, 2021
Terunofuji redefines legacy with historic return to ozeki rank
The Mongolian, who just two years ago was fighting in sumo's second-lowest division, is now being hyped as the next potential yokozuna after his Spring Basho triumph.
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Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
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Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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