Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2004 ・ Day 6 ・ Jan 16
Asashoryu leads alone at 6-0
January (Hatsu) 2004 has completed day 6. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 6-0.
Championship Race
Kotomitsuki, Kakizoe, Chiyotaikai, Tochiazuma trail by one. 9 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 6.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu6-0 ・ W6
- Maegashira 4 Kotomitsuki5-1
- Maegashira 5 Kakizoe5-1 ・ W5
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai5-1
- Ozeki Tochiazuma5-1 ・ W5
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 5-1 — 8 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 Tochiazuma5-1 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 6-0) vs Tamanoshima (Sekiwake, 1-5) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 21-4; the rating model gives Asashoryu 77%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Kaio (Ozeki, 4-2) vs Kyokutenho (Maegashira 3, 2-4) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 34-5; the rating model gives Kaio 72%