Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 2005 ・ Day 12 ・ Mar 24
Asashoryu leads alone at 12-0
March (Haru) 2005 has completed day 12. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 12-0.
Championship Race
3 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 12.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu12-0 ・ W12
Upsets
Aminishiki (Maegashira 17) beat Kotonowaka (Maegashira 9) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-6, which makes it count double.
Kaiho (Maegashira 10) beat Tochinonada (Maegashira 4) by Makiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 9-3 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 7 — he survived 5 of 6, and fell 1 time.
- Ozeki Kaio9-3 ・ kadoban #7
Records Decided Today
1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 5 Hokutorikimake-koshi (4-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 12-0) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 7-5) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 15-10; the rating model gives Asashoryu 79%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 6-6) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 34-20; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 38%