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TERUNOFUJI

Japan Times
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.
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 / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 24, 2021
Terunofuji's challengers likely to emerge from amateur ranks
As the lone yokozuna attempts to wrap up his sixth Emperor's Cup in Fukuoka, this weekend's amateur championships may feature some of his potential successors.
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).
Japan Times
SUMO / 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.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 17, 2021
Lack of excitement threatens Kyushu Basho atmosphere
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.
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
Nov 15, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji hangs on to beat Daieisho on Day 2
The 29-year-old powerhouse needed his strength and composure again in the final bout of Day 2 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 14, 2021
Terunofuji starts new era with hard-fought win to open Kyushu Basho
Terunofuji's first-day win at Fukuoka Kokusai Center did not come cheaply as Mongolian Kiribayama kept the grand champion in check to force a long contest.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 12, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji heading into Kyushu Basho with no equal in sight
With Hakuho retired, the Isegahama stable man has a golden chance to cement his own legacy.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 3, 2021
One big name notably absent in November ranking of sumo wrestlers
For the first time in 14 years, the name of legend Hakuho Sho doesn't head up one side or the other of the banzuke's top row.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 1, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji leads sumo into new era without Hakuho
The 29-year-old Terunofuji won his debut tourney at sumo's highest rank and will now be alone in shouldering the extreme expectations placed on yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 27, 2021
Terunofuji breathes sigh of relief after living up to expectations with title in yokozuna debut
Terunofuji admitted he felt the increased pressure that comes with promotion to the sport's highest rank of yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 26, 2021
Terunofuji crowns yokozuna debut with fifth career title
Maegashira Myogiryu's loss to new sekiwake Meisei ensured the grand champion of the Emperor's Cup before he contested his final bout on Day 15 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 25, 2021
Terunofuji retains lead as Myogiryu sits one win back going into final day
Terunofuji is on the verge of crowning his debut tournament as a yokozuna with his fifth career title after repelling a stubborn challenge from ozeki Takakeisho on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 24, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji bounces back to maintain lead at Autumn Basho
Terunofuji won a long, slow war of position before easing Mitakeumi over the straw bales.
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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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