Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Asashoryu wins the championship at 15-0
January (Hatsu) 2004 has completed final day. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 15-0.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu15-0 ・ W15
Upsets
Asanowaka (Maegashira 16) beat Aminishiki (Maegashira 8) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-8, which makes it count double.
Tamakasuga (Maegashira 16) beat Takekaze (Maegashira 6) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma's yokozuna bid is over at 9-6 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
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 Tochiazuma9-6 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightHayateumi, Kotoryu, Kaiho, Ushiomaru came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 3 Kyokutenhokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 9 Kinkaiyamakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 17 Hayateumimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 9 Kotoryumake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 8 Jumonjikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 10 Takanonamikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 15 Kaihomake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 14 Ushiomarumake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Fighting Spirit: Kotomitsuki; Technique: Kakizoe.
- Maegashira 4 KotomitsukiFighting Spirit・13-2
- Maegashira 5 KakizoeTechnique・11-4