Ozeki Takakeisho could be promoted to yokozuna at the end of next month.

As implausible as that proposition may seem, it¡¯s also an undeniable fact.

Regardless of the quality of his sumo during an 11-4 performance at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, by lifting the Emperor¡¯s Cup in September, the 27-year-old has put himself in line for elevation to the sport¡¯s highest rank following the upcoming Kyushu meet.