Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2004 ・ Day 2 ・ Jan 12
Asanowaka, Buyuzan, Takanowaka, Asasekiryu, Kokkai, Takanonami, Shimotori, Kotomitsuki, Kyokushuzan, Musoyama, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato, Asashoryu share the lead at 2 wins
January (Hatsu) 2004 has completed day 2. Asanowaka, Buyuzan, Takanowaka, Asasekiryu, Kokkai, Takanonami, Shimotori, Kotomitsuki, Kyokushuzan, Musoyama, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato, Asashoryu share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Upsets
Tochisakae (Maegashira 11) beat Dejima (Maegashira 6) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 1-1 — 12 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 Tochiazuma1-1 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Hokutoriki (Maegashira 1, 0-2) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 11-1; the rating model gives Asashoryu 86%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Kaio (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Iwakiyama (Maegashira 2, 0-2) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 11-0; the rating model gives Kaio 71%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Kaio
- Wakanosato (Komusubi, 2-0) vs Musoyama (Ozeki, 2-0) →head-to-head: Musoyama leads 17-8; the rating model gives Wakanosato 55%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Wakanosato