Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 2005 ・ Day 2 ・ Mar 14
Aminishiki, Tokitsuumi, Toyonoshima, Kaiho, Asasekiryu, Tamanoshima, Kyokushuzan, Kokkai, Tosanoumi, Kotomitsuki, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Asashoryu share the lead at 2 wins
March (Haru) 2005 has completed day 2. Aminishiki, Tokitsuumi, Toyonoshima, Kaiho, Asasekiryu, Tamanoshima, Kyokushuzan, Kokkai, Tosanoumi, Kotomitsuki, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Asashoryu share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Upsets
Kyokutenho (Maegashira 1) beat Tochiazuma (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 12-15, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kaio stands at 2-0 — 6 more wins needed with 13 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 7 — he survived 5 of 6, and fell 1 time.
- Ozeki Kaio2-0 ・ kadoban #7
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Kotomitsuki (Maegashira 2, 2-0) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-9; the rating model gives Asashoryu 85%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Kotooshu (Komusubi, 0-2) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 0-2) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 6-5; the rating model gives Kotooshu 33%
- Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Tosanoumi (Maegashira 3, 2-0) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 21-10; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 61%