Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2004 ・ Day 1 ・ Jan 11
Hayateumi, Asanowaka, Kaiho, Buyuzan, Takanowaka, Asasekiryu, Kokkai, Takanonami, Jumonji, Aminishiki, Shimotori, Kasuganishiki, Kotomitsuki, Kyokutenho, Takamisakari, Kyokushuzan, Musoyama, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato, Asashoryu share the lead at 1 wins
January (Hatsu) 2004 has completed day 1. Hayateumi, Asanowaka, Kaiho, Buyuzan, Takanowaka, Asasekiryu, Kokkai, Takanonami, Jumonji, Aminishiki, Shimotori, Kasuganishiki, Kotomitsuki, Kyokutenho, Takamisakari, Kyokushuzan, Musoyama, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato, Asashoryu share the lead at 1-0.
Championship Race
14 days remain in the race.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 0-1 — 13 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightTochiazuma's last two basho: 10 wins, then 13 (champion) — 23 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Tochiazuma0-1 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 1-0) vs Takamisakari (Maegashira 3, 1-0) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 10-1; the rating model gives Asashoryu 82%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Tamanoshima (Sekiwake, 0-1) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 1-0) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 14-8; the rating model gives Tamanoshima 31%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Kaio (Ozeki, 1-0) vs Tosanoumi (Sekiwake, 0-1) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 30-10; the rating model gives Kaio 57%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kaio