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Terunofuji Out, 3 Rikishi Atop July Basho

Injury has once again plagued Yokozuna Terunofuji. The top rikishi pulls out ahead of day four competition and will thus fail to secure a second straight Emperor’s Cup.

July Basho Opens Up as Terunofuji Drops Out

Terunofuji has been forced to pull out of the Nagoya Tournament due to a lower back injury. The 31-year-old yokokzuna cites a herniated disc as the point of damage. This pull out comes after the yokozuna had lost a second straight bout at the hands of Tobizaru.

Leading Rikishi

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