Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2008 ・ Day 8 ・ Jan 20
Hakuho leads alone at 8-0
January (Hatsu) 2008 has completed day 8. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Kyokutenho, Asashoryu trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
- Yokozuna Hakuho8-0 ・ W8
- Maegashira 10 Kyokutenho7-1 ・ W4
- Yokozuna Asashoryu7-1 ・ W6
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu stands at 5-3 — 3 more wins needed with 7 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Kotooshu's first kadoban.
His pre-basho rating of 2411 sits 278 points below his peak of 2689 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Kotooshu5-3 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Ozeki Chiyotaikaimake-koshi (0-8)
- Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Wakanosato (Maegashira 4, 3-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 11-6; the rating model gives Hakuho 94%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Harumafuji (Sekiwake, 5-3) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 7-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 17-5; the rating model gives Harumafuji 21%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even