The Japan Sumo Association announced the new rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday in the wake of a lingering gambling scandal linked to organized crime in the national sport.
Lone yokozuna Hakuho, who is on an amazing 47-bout winning run, takes up his position on the prestigious east side as he aims to claim his fourth consecutive title without suffering a defeat at the Sept. 12-26 meet being held at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
The Mongolian yokozuna is third on the all-time list for most consecutive victories.