No. 14 maegashira Kinbozan moved a win away from his maiden Emperor’s Cup on Saturday by overcoming title rival Kirishima and maintain the sole lead heading into the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament’s final day.
Yokozuna promotion-chasing ozeki Hoshoryu and No. 3 maegashira Oho each improved to 11-3 to stay a win back as the penultimate round of the 15-day meet generated plenty of heat on the raised ring at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan arena.
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