Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu shoved out Takanonami on Thursday to move into sole possession of the lead at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Fighting in the final bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Asashoryu went for the neck of Takanonami at the face off and then used several powerful arm thrusts to send the No. 2 maegashira out over the ridge.
Asashoryu improved to a perfect 5-0 while Takanonami fell to 1-4.
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