Another Champ Goes Down
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Grand Champion Kagamisato at the moment of falling
to suffer his first defeat in the current sumo tournament in Tokyo. Wakanohana
at right was the victor in Wednesday's upset.
The standings of the current Japan Professional
Sumo Tournament were completely upset on Wednesday as undefeated Kagamisato,
a “Yokozuna,” tasted defeat at the hands of hustling Wakanohana.
By Wednesday evening only Yoshibayama who is seeking
“Yokozuna” rank remained with an unblemished slate.
The gigantic 360 pound Kagamisato was outfoxed by
his 200 pound opponent. After coming to grips, Wakanohana suddenly stepped
back and the Grand Champion was flat on his face.
Another upset at the Kuramae Kokugikan Arena occurred
when “Ozeki” Tochinishiki tripped Azumafuji, the defending champion who
has been out with injuries until Wednesday.
Results of Wednesday's leading bouts:
Chiyonoyama over Mitsuneyama
Wakanohana over Kagamisato
Tochinishiki over Azumafuji
Yoshibayama over Tokitsuyama
Tamanoumi over Dewanishiki
Asashio over Shionishiki
Kuninobori over Hajimayama
Matsunobori over Nariyama