TOKYO - Ozeki Hoshoryu suffered a potentially fatal blow to his yokozuna promotion bid Monday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, dropping three wins off the pace with a second consecutive loss, courtesy of rank-and-file opponent Hiradoumi.
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