Meet the larger than life wrestlers

The Sumo World Championships recently took place in Hong Kong. A look at the men who give the phrase 'making it large' a whole new meaning. (All Photos AFP)

Alan Karaev of Russia (R) fights against Dmytro Slepchenko of Ukraine (L) in the men's heavyweight final competition at the 18th Sumo World Championships in Hong Kong. Karaev finished first in the division to take home the trophy.

Pieter Vroon of the Netherlands (top) beats Oleksandr Gordienko of Ukraine during the men's team competition.

Tsai Wei-Lum of Taiwan (L) fights off a challenge by Dmytro Slechenko of Ukraine (R).

John Gunning of Ireland enters the ring for his bout as teammate Owen Cunningham (back L) looks on.

Hungary's Dezso Libor (2nd L-back) and teammate Istvan Kalmar (C-back) wait for their turn.

A member of the Japanese men's team is pictured with his gold medal after their victory in the men's team competition at the 18th Sumo World Championships in Hong Kong on October 28, 2012. Japan won the team event, with Russia in second place.