26, virtually ensuring his promotion to yokozuna. The 25-year-old forced out fellow ozeki Kotozakura in the final bout on Day 15 to end the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 tally at ...

Less than two weeks after the sole yokozuna retired from the sport, the Japan Sumo Association on Jan. 29 filled the void by promoting Hoshoryu, 25, to be the 74th yokozuna. The JSA decision came ...

“Banzai!” That was the last word many of WWE’s top Superstars heard when they faced the imposing Yokozuna. Standing 6’4” and weighing nearly 600 pounds, the Japanese sumo wrestler squash ...

New yokozuna Hoshoryu reacts after defeating Wakamotoharu on the third day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 11, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- New yokozuna ...

Hoshoryu, left, earns his first win as a yokozuna by forcing out Wakatakakage on Day 2 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 10, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo ...

New yokozuna Hoshoryu admitted feeling trepidation Tuesday after seeing his name on top of the official rankings for the first time ahead of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. The 25-year-old ...

Japanese sumo wrestler Onosato is aiming for the sport's top spot of yokozuna -- or grand champion -- after clinching the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. Onosato won his first title since earning ...