Mitakeumi¡¯s bid for a third career Emperor¡¯s Cup and promotion to the rank of ozeki took a hit on Day 10 of the ongoing New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
A loss to rank-and-filer Hokutofuji effectively cut the veteran sekiwake¡¯s margin for error over the meet¡¯s final third down to a single defeat.
The Dewanoumi stable man¡¯s 3-12 head-to-head record (and seven-bout losing streak) against Terunofuji makes victory over the yokozuna unlikely, but Mitakeumi could still reach the promised land if he can win the rest of his remaining bouts.
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