Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 2015 ・ Day 8 ・ Mar 15
Tochinoshin takes a gold star off yokozuna Harumafuji
March (Haru) 2015 has completed day 8. Tochinoshin (Maegashira 4) defeated yokozuna Harumafuji by Hatakikomi for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 1. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Aminishiki, Terunofuji trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
Today's Kinboshi
Tochinoshin (Maegashira 4) defeated yokozuna Harumafuji by Hatakikomi for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 1.
Records Decided Today
3 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.
- Maegashira 8 Shohozanmake-koshi (0-8)
- Maegashira 3 Takayasumake-koshi (0-8)
- Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Aoiyama (Maegashira 3, 2-6) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 23-1; the rating model gives Hakuho 95%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Toyonoshima (Maegashira 5, 6-2) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 6-2) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 36-11; the rating model gives Toyonoshima 15%