Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →July (Nagoya) 1997 ・ Day 12 ・ Jul 17
Takanohana leads alone at 11-1
July (Nagoya) 1997 has completed day 12. Takanohana (Yokozuna) leads alone at 11-1.
Championship Race
Akebono trail by one. 3 days remain.
- Yokozuna Takanohana11-1 ・ W9
- Yokozuna Akebono10-2 ・ W6
Upsets
Kotonishiki (Maegashira 5) beat Takanonami (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Wakanohana stands at 7-5 — 1 more win needed with 3 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 5 — he survived 2 of 4, and fell 2 times.
At 2428, his rating remains near his career peak of 2458 — no sign of decline in the data.
- Ozeki Wakanohana7-5 ・ kadoban #5
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 11 Tochinonadakachi-koshi (8-4)
- Maegashira 14 Hamanoshimakachi-koshi (8-4)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Tosanoumi (Sekiwake, 7-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 21-7; the rating model gives Takanohana 80%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — 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 30%