Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 1998 ・ Day 8 ・ Jan 18
Musashimaru, Takanohana share the lead at 7 wins
January (Hatsu) 1998 has completed day 8. Musashimaru, Takanohana share the lead at 7-1.
Championship Race
Wakanojo, Tochiazuma, Takanonami trail by one. 7 days remain.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Takanonami, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 6-2 — 7 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 Takanonami6-2 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 7-1) vs Oginishiki (Maegashira 5, 4-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 12-2; the rating model gives Takanohana 91%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Oginishiki
- Takatoriki (Maegashira 1, 3-5) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 5-3) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 31-16; the rating model gives Takatoriki 20%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Tosanoumi (Maegashira 3, 2-6) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 7-1) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 28-6; the rating model gives Tosanoumi 20%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even