Sumo: Takakeisho suffers 1st loss but keeps lead on Day 7

Takakeisho relinquished his unbeaten record but kept a share of the lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.The 22-year-old komusubi dropped to 6-1 when he succumbed to a ferocious slap down against sekiwake Mitakeumi on Day 7 of the 15-day tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.Mitakuemi (4-3) had the momentum from the opening collision and looked set for a quick push out before Takakeisho slipped to the side and circled behind the sekiwake.The pair then exchanged a furious series of slaps and pushes at the center of the ring before Mitakeumi slammed Takekeisho to the clay.Mitak…READ FULL ARTICLE