When he went undefeated at the New Year meet to kick-start his 2004 campaign, the message hit home like an 18-wheeler barreling full-throttle down a highway: Move out of the way, or get squashed like a grape. The choice was simple.
Asashoryu celebrates another sumo title.
That was just the beginning for Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu, who pummeled the opposition en route to becoming the first wrestler in 18 years to win five of the six major tournaments.
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