robnplunder

Hakuho is a complete package. He's big & quick. The only thing that will slow him down is his age (or lack of motivation). Perhaps, someone like Miketaoumi or Shodai can come up to the plate to challenge the top 3 including Hakuho.

Slapping with open hand is part of sumo. Striking a chin with elbow is not, as I understand the game. Someone correct me if I am wrong on this. That's not to say that others don't do it. I just wish Ikio remembers it the next time he faces Fakhuho and return it in kind.

He's a foreigner making big money in Japan, playing Japan's traditional sport. He owes his fame and wealth to Sumo and Japan. I'd expect him to show more respect to the sport and his competitors. But that's not the case. I've only been watching basho about a year and saw too many Hakhuho's extra pushes, the one against Ichinojo was way over the top. Perhaps, being the best ever sumo wrestler made him think he is above everyone. I'd love to see him retire.