. >> i'm here to announce that the boboard of directors unanimousl agagreed to promote him to the rankf grand champion. >> i humbly accept the promotion. i will devote myself to sumo to avoid tarnishing the name. >> 14 wins and one loss. his triumph over top dog. >> i focused on one thing at a time. >> he entered professional sumo at the age of 15. he stood out at an early stage because o of worth ethic. he rose to the division when he was 18. seven years ago there was foreshadowing when he stopped the winning streak at 63. he has been considered one of the most promising wrestlers born and bread d in japan. he kept moving one after another. experts pointed out his mental weakness. he worked hard to overcome his shortcomings and it clearly started to show last year. in the november he defeated all three meaning too much confidence. it turned him into one of the strongest wrestlers. his new year victory to the top ran ranks. ♪ >> supporters are proud of their local hero. >> congratulations. i want to thank him for making our dream come true. >> he has been working hard for so many years