Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →July (Nagoya) 2005 ・ Final Day ・ Jul 24
Asashoryu wins the championship at 13-2
July (Nagoya) 2005 has completed final day. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 13-2.
Championship Race
- Yokozuna Asashoryu13-2 ・ W4
- Komusubi Kotooshu12-3
Upsets
Hakurozan (Maegashira 14) beat Kotonowaka (Maegashira 7) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.
Toyozakura (Maegashira 16) beat Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 9) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 10-5 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 8 — he survived 6 of 7, and fell 1 time.
- Ozeki Kaio10-5 ・ kadoban #8
Records Decided Today
7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightKisenosato, Miyabiyama, Dejima came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 11 Takekazekachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 15 Kisenosatomake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 5 Kyokutenhokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Komusubi Miyabiyamamake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 17 Takanowakakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 2 Dejimamake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 14 Hakurozankachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Kotooshu; Fighting Spirit: Kokkai; Technique: Futeno.
- Maegashira 6 KokkaiFighting Spirit・9-6
- Komusubi KotooshuOutstanding Performance・12-3
- Maegashira 3 FutenoTechnique・10-5