(CNN)-- Asashoryu stands at the pinnacle of sumo wrestling like a colossus. But the 330-lbs Mongolian, sumo's most successful ever grand champion, has not been able to rise above the scandals and ...

His promotion meant sumo avoided having no yokozuna ... Among those watching were Hoshoryu's uncle Asashoryu, himself a former wrestler who became the first Mongolian-born yokozuna in 2003.

Mongolian sumo wrestler Kiribayama will soon be one step ... Kiribayama will be the sixth Mongolian wrestler to achieve the rank after Asashoryu, Hakuho, Harumafuji, Kakuryu and Terunofuji ...

Less than two weeks after the sole yokozuna retired from the sport, the Japan Sumo Association on Jan. 29 filled the void by promoting Hoshoryu, 25, to be the 74th yokozuna. The JSA decision came ...

Takayasu (facing camera) battles yokozuna Hoshoryu on Day 8 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion ... the nephew of Mongolian former yokozuna Asashoryu. The newly promoted grand champion ...

Komusubi Abi, right, defeats yokozuna Hoshoryu on the opening day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion ... on Sunday after the Mongolian-born wrestler was defeated emphatically by komusubi ...

Hoshoryu, the nephew of Mongolian former yokozuna Asashoryu, clinched the Emperor's Cup at the New Year meet in Tokyo by winning a thrilling three-way championship playoff. His elevation ensured sumo ...