Gospodin

"If my body allows me to..., I will..."

I do not remember too many Yokozuna (voluntarily) retiring when they still can compete for the yusho. With the YDC probably placated for the time being, he can take two basho off, come back to restore order, and wait until a successor emerges...

Would a Wikipedia-entry like "Only injuries prevented him of setting a new record for number of times being kadoban ?" be too much of an oxymoron ?

At least we have seen the last of Takakeisho as Ozeki, this time he will not be coming back

With all due respect for Abi and his ability, I just cannot bring myself to root for him. The simple reason is his "brand" of nodowa. It is fine with me to use that technique to bring your opponent into an upright position, but using it as (pseudo-) punch almost like what you get tought in the military - no. Same for kachiage, btw. Just my humble opinion.

Is it too early to speak about an "Ozeki curse" ? Injuries, suspension, loss off form...not exactly best crop since 2017, Takakeisho excluded. Or am I biased ?

Wow. Missed a few months. I can imagine how seven-year Cicadas would feel. You vanish in 2016 and...

I will never forget his expression after his loss to Ura. A mixture of disbelief and embarrassment.

Those many head collisions at the tachiai seem beginning to show.

Sure I know it. I have just never heard it in such a context. Totally misplaced, sorry.

Jesus Christ and all Saints - what a warped analogy !

The only thing that means is he will need a second yusho to be promoted. Which he will not get.

It must have been a long time since none of the Chiyo gang was in Makuuchi.

Perhaps his streak is keeping him in ?

Ugh. That coconut crack tachiai sapped Takayasu of all his strength.