Sumo: Onosato on verge of title, promotion, with 3-bout lead

Onosato Clinches Summer Title with 2 Days to Spare, Assures Promotion to Yokozuna (Update 1)

In winning his third career title in March, ozeki Onosato needed a victory in a championship playoff. This time around, he didn’t even need the full 15 days, and earned the ultimate payoff for his effort.

Sumo: Onosato on verge of title, promotion, with 3-bout lead

Ozeki Onosato moved to the brink of back-to-back championships and yokozuna promotion as he took a three-bout lead in the title race at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

Grand Sumo Results: Can Anyone Stop Onosato?

Grand Sumo Results: Can Anyone Stop Onosato?

The May Basho of professional sumo wrestling continues. Ozek Onosato, who is leading the competition without a win, defeated maegashira 7 Hakuoho to gain 12 wins. He was followed by yokozuna Hooshyoryu S. Byambasuren and sekiwake Kirishima B. Lhagwasuren, who were chasing with two wins. Kirishima, on the other hand, gained 9 wins and 3 wins, while maegashira 17 Asakoryu, komusubi Wakatakakage, and sekiwake Daisho also won their matches and gaine…