Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2007 ・ Day 14 ・ Jan 20
Asashoryu clinches the title on day 14
January (Hatsu) 2007 has completed day 14. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) clinched the championship on day 14 at 13-1.
Championship Race
- Yokozuna Asashoryu13-1 ・ W11
Upsets
Tosanoumi (Maegashira 16) beat Jumonji (Maegashira 10) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Hakuho reached 9-5 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Hakuho's first kadoban.
His pre-basho rating of 2643 sits 390 points below his peak of 3033 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Hakuho9-5 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 11 Tamakasugakachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 9 Kakizoekachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 13 Kasuganishikikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 5 Kokkaimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 2 Tokitenkukachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 6 Tochinonadamake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 1 Kotoshogikukachi-koshi (8-6)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 9-5) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 17-7; the rating model gives Asashoryu 83%
- Kaio (Ozeki, 7-7) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 5-9) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 22-13; the rating model gives Kaio 40%