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HAKUHO

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 19, 2015
Hakuho still unbeaten
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho knocked ozeki Kotoshogiku out of the park to move within one win of his 34th career title at the Spring Sumo Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 18, 2015
Hakuho edges closer to 34th Emperor's Cup
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho capitalized on a slip-up by his closest challenger, Terunofuji, on Wednesday to move two wins clear with four days remaining at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 17, 2015
Hakuho triumphs again
Yokozuna Hakuho walloped rank-and-filer Takekaze to remain undefeated as he continued to close in on his 34th career Emperor's Cup at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 16, 2015
Hakuho takes further step toward spring title
Yokozuna Hakuho demolished Aoiyama in a sumo clinic to remain steady on course for his sixth consecutive championship at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 15, 2015
Hakuho steams ahead as Harumafuji falters
Yokozuna Hakuho remained on the proverbial war path toward his sixth consecutive championship, moving into sole possession of the lead with an unblemished mark as the second week of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament kicked off on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 13, 2015
Hakuho runs through Takayasu on sixth day
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho produced another clinical win to stay on course for a 34th career championship at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 12, 2015
Takarafuji falls short against mighty Hakuho
Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho had another easy day at the office Thursday as he brushed aside second-ranked maegashira Takarafuji to stay perfect after five days of action at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 11, 2015
Hakuho extends win streak to 28 matches
Sumo great Hakuho made short work of No. 1 maegashira Ichinojo to preserve his perfect start Wednesday, while yokozuna rival Harumafuji rebounded from a shock first defeat in style on the fourth day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 10, 2015
Ichinojo overpowers Harumafuji
Yokozuna Harumafuji suffered his first defeat at the hands of Ichinojo for a major upset on the third day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 8, 2015
Hakuho starts with win
Yokozuna Hakuho launched his campaign for his sixth consecutive title with a disposal of Myogiryu on the opening day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 7, 2015
Hakuho aims for sixth straight title
Hakuho will aim to continue his ascendance with a sixth consecutive championship when the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament kicks off Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Feb 23, 2015
Hakuho speaks about controversial remarks
Yokozuna Hakuho broke his silence Monday to explain himself for the first time since criticizing ringside judges for calling a do-over in his bout against ozeki Kisenosato at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January.
Japan Times
SUMO
Feb 17, 2015
Hakuho given 'People's Honor Award' in Mongolia
Yokozuna Hakuho, who set the record for most career championships by winning his 33rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Sumo Tournament in January, received the equivalent of Japan's People's Honor Award in Mongolia on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Feb 11, 2015
Hakuho to receive top honor in Mongolia
Yokozuna Hakuho, who became the all-time record holder of the most championships after winning his 33rd career Emperor's Cup at the New Year Sumo Tournament, revealed on Wednesday he will be feted with the equivalent of Japan's People's Honor Award in his homeland of Mongolia.
Japan Times
SUMO
Feb 2, 2015
Fellow wrestlers react to Hakuho criticisms
A week after Mongolian-born yokozuna Hakuho criticized a decision from ringside judges, wrestlers from the elite makuuchi division weighed in on the comments that appeared to throw cold water on his monumental achievement at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 29, 2015
Hakuho leads sumo's Mongolian invasion
Hakuho returned to his corner for a third time to grab another fistful of salt, his face a picture of concentration, his eyes narrowed and focused as the crowd in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena bristled with anticipation.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 26, 2015
Record-setter Hakuho seeks next challenge
A day after wrapping up his historic 33rd championship with a perfect record, yokozuna Hakuho said he wants to venture into a new world, while being reminded that in this one, even champions must mind their manners.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 25, 2015
Hakuho finishes New Year basho with perfect record
Yokozuna Hakuho decked out his crowning achievement with the final jewel, wrapping up a monumental tournament by finishing the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with his 11th-career zensho-yusho on Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 24, 2015
Hakuho collects 800th victory in top division
A day after becoming the sole owner of the all-time record by clinching his 33rd Emperor's Cup, Hakuho basked in the sunlight with another stellar performance Saturday as he aims to complete his tour de force with a perfect mark.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 23, 2015
Hakuho bests legendary Taiho's record with 33rd career championship
Yokozuna Hakuho won his 33rd career championship on Friday with two days to spare at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, surpassing the record of 32 titles he shared with sumo legend Taiho.
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