Hakuho did it again. A day after securing his record-extending 41st championship, Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho closed out the aki basho today with a spotless 15-0 record. Adding to the accolades was Hakuho’s 1000th victory bout in sumo’s top-ranked division, the sanyaku.

It’s hard to argue Hakuho is not the greatest sumo wrestler of all time. And I was a devout fan of Asashoryu and Chiyonofuji, hence do not make claim this lightly.

The past couple of years have shown how Hakuho is no longer invincible in the dohyo, making him somewhat more endearing to watch.

Deep bow to Hakuho.