Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 1992 ・ Day 8 ・ Mar 15
Akinoshima leads alone at 8-0
March (Haru) 1992 has completed day 8. Akinoshima (Maegashira 2) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Toyonoumi, Konishiki trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightIf Akinoshima holds on, it would be the first maegashira championship since Tagaryu in September (Aki) 1984.
Akinoshima is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
Upsets
Akinoshima (Maegashira 2) beat Konishiki (Ozeki) by Shitatehineri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.
Records Decided Today
1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightAkinoshima clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Maegashira 2 Akinoshimakachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Konishiki (Ozeki, 7-1) vs Tochinowaka (Komusubi, 6-2) →head-to-head: Konishiki leads 21-14; the rating model gives Konishiki 73%
- Akinoshima (Maegashira 2, 8-0) vs Kirishima (Ozeki, 6-2) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 20-13; the rating model gives Akinoshima 34%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Akinoshima