Yokozuna Terunofuji Withdraws from Haru Basho

News has broken that sole Yokozuna Terunofuji has withdrawn from the March tournament following Day 5 loss to Tamawashi, his second loss to a maegashira opponent this month. The cause is said to be a flareup of his heel and left knee injuries, which require one month of recovery. Onosho gets the Day 6 fusensho win. More news as we get it.

4 thoughts on “Yokozuna Terunofuji Withdraws from Haru Basho

  1. Not surprising that he pulled out. He could not hold position, and that stable, unmovable base was what took him to Yokozuna. I hope he can get his body in order for May.

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