lackmaker

So you don't read many then. Isn't that required of yokozuna!? Have the YDC asked for your retirement?

Point taken about him being high on the active rikishi list. I would still prefer to see him treated like any 7-8 finisher, especially as he's already east side.

Specific factors aside he has a one in four chance.

No one claims either are the most admirable but lets not diminish the achievements of those who have outperformed so many of their contemporaries. Unless we can only really cheer the champions.

I still tend to root for Mitakeumi. Extended stays in junior sanyaku are no easy feat, much to be admired.

Seem to recall that the West Indian pace bowlers not only dominated for awhile but changed perceptions that spin was even necessary in a lineup.

Takayasu is more likely to move across to the east unless both Sekiwake suffer 8 losses, even them Mitakeumi could possibly move West.

February is a cold month in the northern hemisphere.

By which time we may not have any Yokozuna.

For some reason he looked way to cautious against an admittedly unpredictable opponent.

And he's the least likely to use excessive unnecessary force and care most about not injuring you.

So who in the top division would you most like to get in a real fight with if you had to fight someone?

How can someone be the more likely certain winner, that doesnt make sense. But i understand what youre saying so no problem.

Maybe you think shoo-in means favourite. It means certain winner.

Because they are both very much in contention there can't be a shoo-in for the yusho.