Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Terunofuji wins the championship at 13-2
July (Nagoya) 2020 has completed final day. Terunofuji (Maegashira 17) takes the championship at 13-2.
Championship Race
解説 ・ InsightIt is the first championship by a maegashira since Kyokutenho in May (Natsu) 2012.
Upsets
Kotoeko (Maegashira 16) beat Terutsuyoshi (Maegashira 7) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.
Ikioi (Maegashira 9) beat Kagayaki (Maegashira 4) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Takakeisho reached 8-4-3 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 2 — he survived 0 of 1, and fell 1 time.
His rating has slid from 2661 to 2540 over the past year.
- Ozeki Takakeisho8-4-3 ・ kadoban #2―――
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightTokushoryu came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 12 Sadanoumikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 1 Endokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 7 Tokushoryumake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Daieisho, Mitakeumi, Terunofuji; Fighting Spirit: Shodai; Technique: Terunofuji.
- Komusubi DaieishoOutstanding Performance・11-4
- Sekiwake MitakeumiOutstanding Performance・11-4
- Sekiwake ShodaiFighting Spirit・11-4
- Maegashira 17 TerunofujiTechnique・13-2
- Maegashira 17 TerunofujiOutstanding Performance・13-2