Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 1998 ・ Day 3 ・ Jan 13
Gojoro, Kyokutenho, Shikishima, Musashimaru, Takanonami share the lead at 3 wins
January (Hatsu) 1998 has completed day 3. Gojoro, Kyokutenho, Shikishima, Musashimaru, Takanonami share the lead at 3-0.
Championship Race
12 days remain in the race.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Takanonami, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 3-0 — 10 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 Takanonami3-0 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kaio (Komusubi, 2-1) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 2-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 25-6; the rating model gives Kaio 27%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kaio
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 2-1) vs Tosanoumi (Maegashira 3, 1-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 21-7; the rating model gives Takanohana 88%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
- Takanonami (Ozeki, 3-0) vs Tochinonada (Maegashira 2, 1-2) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 12-11; the rating model gives Takanonami 83%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even