Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 1997 ・ Day 12 ・ May 22
Takanohana leads alone at 11-1
May (Natsu) 1997 has completed day 12. Takanohana (Yokozuna) leads alone at 11-1.
Championship Race
Akebono trail by one. 3 days remain.
- Yokozuna Takanohana11-1 ・ W10
- Yokozuna Akebono10-2 ・ W6
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Musashimaru's yokozuna bid is over at 9-3 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
Kadoban ozeki Wakanohana has been absent since day one. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.
解説 ・ InsightMusashimaru's last two basho: 12 wins, then 12 — 24 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
This is kadoban No. 4 — he survived 2 of 3, and fell 1 time.
At 2428, his rating remains near his career peak of 2458 — no sign of decline in the data.
- Ozeki Musashimaru9-3 ・ yokozuna bid
- Ozeki Wakanohana0-0-12 ・ kadoban #4――――――――――――
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 6 Tochiazumakachi-koshi (8-4)
- Maegashira 4 Asanowakamake-koshi (4-8)
- Maegashira 1 Kotonishikimake-koshi (4-8)
- Komusubi Musoyamamake-koshi (4-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Mitoizumi (Maegashira 5, 3-9) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 13-5; the rating model gives Takanohana 95%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
- Musashimaru (Ozeki, 9-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 10-2) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-17; the rating model gives Musashimaru 49%