Speaking after his tournament victory in May 2016 he commented, "I don’t know why but when I get into the ring, I turn into a different Hakuho. I think there are two Hakuhos.

Hakuho, a retired “yokozuna” or grand champion, says he has quit the Japan Sumo Association after an apparent falling out with the governing body of the ancient sport.

Jun 9, 2025 · Hakuho, a former Yokozuna or sumo Grand Champion, vowed on Monday to spread sumo far and wide ― but from outside the Japan Sumo Association, the sport's ruling body.

Jun 9, 2025 · Hakuho, who was granted Japanese citizenship, said he had been in talks with the association but recently decided to quit because there was no hope of reopening his stable.

Jun 2, 2025 · Former yokozuna Hakuho's impending retirement from the Japan Sumo Association marks an inglorious exit from the sport, but the Mongolian-born wrestler's record inside the ring will remain a …

Jun 9, 2025 · Former yokozuna Hakuho gives a news conference to announce his retirement from the Japan Sumo Association and reveal his future plans in Tokyo on Monday. | AFP-JIJI

Hakuho Sho - 白鵬 翔 (born March 11, 1985) is a former Mongolian professional sumo wrestler from Ulaanbaatar. He made his debut in March 2001 and wrestled for Miyagino stable.

Jun 2, 2025 · Tokyo (AFP) – Retired sumo great Hakuho will quit the ancient Japanese sport following a row over the forced closure of his wrestling stable for physical abuse, reports said Monday.

Jun 9, 2025 · Hakuho, a retired “yokozuna” or grand champion and viewed by many as the sport's greatest wrestler, has quit the Japan Sumo Association after an apparent falling out with the …

Career Record: 1187-247-253 Makuuchi Records: 1093-199-253