Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 1998 ・ Day 2 ・ Jan 12
Gojoro, Kyokutenho, Tochinowaka, Mitoizumi, Shikishima, Kotonowaka, Tochiazuma, Musoyama, Musashimaru, Takanonami share the lead at 2 wins
January (Hatsu) 1998 has completed day 2. Gojoro, Kyokutenho, Tochinowaka, Mitoizumi, Shikishima, Kotonowaka, Tochiazuma, Musoyama, Musashimaru, Takanonami share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Takanonami, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 2-0 — 11 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightTakanonami's last two basho: 12 wins, then 14 (champion) — 26 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
His rating of 2480 is at career-peak level (2480) — the rating says he is knocking on the door.
- Ozeki Takanonami2-0 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 1-1) vs Tochinonada (Maegashira 2, 1-1) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 12-2; the rating model gives Takanohana 89%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Tochinonada
- Kotonowaka (Maegashira 3, 2-0) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 1-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 24-3; the rating model gives Kotonowaka 12%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kotonowaka
- Takanonami (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Tamakasuga (Maegashira 6, 1-1) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 18-10; the rating model gives Takanonami 88%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Takanonami