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Yokozuna Hakuho, who won the most 45 times in the history of sumo wrestling, has informed the Japan Sumo Association of his intention to retire, said Hironori Yano, chairman of the Yokozuna Deliberation Committee.
Yokozuna Futabayama, which is said to be immortal even now and at that time, ranked first in history for "69 consecutive victories."
Hakuho was the closest to this great record.
It was Kisenosato Yutaka, who was a flat curtain at that time, who extended the winning streak to "63" and stopped this record.
Many people may remember the appearance of Hakuho, who was angry after falling to the bottom of the ring and falling into the audience.