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Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2006 ・ Day 2 ・ May 8
Wakanosato takes a gold star off yokozuna Asashoryu
May (Natsu) 2006 has completed day 2. Wakanosato (Maegashira 2) defeated yokozuna Asashoryu by Hikiotoshi for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 2. Jumonji, Kitazakura, Tosanoumi, Tochinohana, Hakurozan, Kokkai, Kyokushuzan, Miyabiyama, Kotomitsuki, Hakuho, Chiyotaikai share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Today's Kinboshi
Wakanosato (Maegashira 2) defeated yokozuna Asashoryu by Hikiotoshi for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 2.
Upsets
Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 3) beat Tochiazuma (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 10% chance.
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 1-1) vs Aminishiki (Maegashira 3, 1-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 17-6; the rating model gives Asashoryu 92%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 3, 1-1) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 16-3; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 77%
- Kyokutenho (Komusubi, 0-2) vs Hakuho (Ozeki, 2-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 28-2; the rating model gives Kyokutenho 22%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho