Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 1992 ・ Day 6 ・ May 15
Akinoshima, Akebono share the lead at 5 wins
May (Natsu) 1992 has completed day 6. Akinoshima, Akebono share the lead at 5-1.
Championship Race
9 days remain in the race.
Upsets
Tomoefuji (Maegashira 1) beat Konishiki (Ozeki) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 12% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Konishiki, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 4-2 — 9 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightKonishiki's last two basho: 12 wins, then 13 (champion) — 25 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
His rating of 2384 is at career-peak level (2384) — the rating says he is knocking on the door.
- Ozeki Konishiki4-2 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Konishiki (Ozeki, 4-2) vs Misugisato (Maegashira 1, 4-2) →head-to-head: Konishiki leads 19-9; the rating model gives Konishiki 87%
- Tochinowaka (Sekiwake, 1-5) vs Terao (Maegashira 2, 0-6) →head-to-head: Tochinowaka leads 21-17; the rating model gives Tochinowaka 74%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
- Kotofuji (Maegashira 3, 4-2) vs Akebono (Sekiwake, 5-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 4-2; the rating model gives Kotofuji 25%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even