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November (Kyushu) 2012Day 13 ・ Nov 23

Hakuho leads alone at 12-1

November (Kyushu) 2012 has completed day 13. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 12-1.

Championship Race

2 days remain in the race.

Upsets

Ikioi (Maegashira 10) beat Masunoyama (Maegashira 4) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

Ozeki Watch

Kadoban ozeki Kotoshogiku stands at 7-6 — 1 more win needed with 2 days left.

Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu reached 8-5 to clear kadoban status.

Kadoban ozeki Baruto withdrew at 1-2-10. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

解説 ・ InsightThis is Kotoshogiku's first kadoban.

His rating has slid from 2698 to 2597 over the past year.

This is kadoban No. 5 — he has survived all 4 previous ones.

His pre-basho rating of 2489 sits 200 points below his peak of 2689 — the decline shows in the numbers.

This is Baruto's first kadoban.

His pre-basho rating of 2567 sits 217 points below his peak of 2784 — the decline shows in the numbers.

Records Decided Today

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch