Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Asashoryu wins the championship at 13-2
July (Nagoya) 2004 has completed final day. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 13-2.
Championship Race
- Yokozuna Asashoryu13-2
- Maegashira 7 Miyabiyama12-3
- Maegashira 14 Toyozakura12-3 ・ W4
Upsets
Toyozakura (Maegashira 14) beat Shimotori (Maegashira 4) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.
Jumonji (Maegashira 11) beat Kotonowaka (Maegashira 2) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.
Futeno (Maegashira 15) beat Tochinonada (Maegashira 6) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Musoyama reached 8-7 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 6 — he survived 4 of 5, and fell 1 time.
- Ozeki Musoyama8-7 ・ kadoban #6
Records Decided Today
10 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightHayateumi, Dejima, Kakizoe came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 1 Kyokutenhokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 7 Takamisakarikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 13 Takanowakakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 13 Kasugaomake-koshi (4-8-3)
- Maegashira 12 Buyuzankachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 10 Hayateumimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 14 Otsukasakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 4 Dejimamake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 11 Jumonjikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 5 Kakizoemake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Fighting Spirit: Toyozakura.
- Maegashira 14 ToyozakuraFighting Spirit・12-3