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July (Nagoya) 2021Day 12 ・ Jul 15

Terunofuji, Hakuho share the lead at 12 wins

July (Nagoya) 2021 has completed day 12. Terunofuji, Hakuho share the lead at 12-0.

Championship Race

3 days remain in the race.

Upsets

Chiyonoo (Maegashira 14) beat Aoiyama (Maegashira 8) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.

Ozeki Watch

Ozeki Terunofuji, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 12-0 — 1 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.

Ozeki Takakeisho's yokozuna bid is over at 1-2-9 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.

Kadoban ozeki Asanoyama has been absent since day one. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

解説 ・ InsightTerunofuji's last two basho: 12 wins (champion), then 12 (champion) — 24 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.

Takakeisho's last two basho: 10 wins, then 12 — 22 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.

This is kadoban No. 2 — he survived his only previous one.

At 2583, his rating remains near his career peak of 2653 — no sign of decline in the data.

Records Decided Today

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch