Yokozuna Hakuho, the most decorated wrestler in sumo history, has decided to call time on his storied career, according to multiple media outlets.
The 36-year-old grand champion leaves the ring after a 20-year run that saw him claim virtually every record of note, and set marks in Japan’s national sport that will likely remain untouched for decades.
Hakuho’s last action came in July, when the Ulaanbaatar native defeated ozeki Terunofuji on the final day of the Nagoya tournament to seal a perfect 15-0 championship, and take home a record 45th Emperor’s Cup.
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