Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Hakuho wins the championship at 15-0
March (Haru) 2013 has completed final day. Hakuho (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 15-0.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 4 wins clear of the field.
- Yokozuna Hakuho15-0 ・ W15
Upsets
Daido (Maegashira 15) beat Aran (Maegashira 5) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 1-5, which makes it count double.
Okinoumi (Maegashira 7) beat Myogiryu (Maegashira 2) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.
Shotenro (Maegashira 12) beat Tokitenku (Maegashira 3) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-11, which makes it count double.
Records Decided Today
6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightChiyonokuni, Kyokutenho, Toyonoshima, Shohozan came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 14 Chiyonokunimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 15 Daidokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 8 Kyokutenhomake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 12 Shotenrokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 4 Toyonoshimamake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 4 Shohozanmake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Fighting Spirit: Okinoumi.
- Maegashira 7 OkinoumiFighting Spirit・11-4