Jakusotsu 5,806 Posted July 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, Otokonoyama said: Harumafuji - retired age 33 The clock is ticking. To be fair, the clock for Harumafuji would have still been ticking if it wasn't smashed by a karaoke remote. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted July 4, 2018 12 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: To be fair, the clock for Harumafuji would have still been ticking if it wasn't smashed by a karaoke remote. But we'll never know for how much longer. Akebono made a sudden decision to retire after winning a yusho the last tournament he entered. Injuries shortened Takanohana's and Musashimaru's fighting days. It's not an uncommon story. I suspect part of HMF's decision to retire in the middle of a scandal where it was even money as to the outcome regarding punishment was that a part of him was ready to retire anyway. Asahifuji - done at 31 Hokutoumi - done at 28 Onokuni - done at 28 Kitanoumi - done at 31 *Takanosato - done at 33 Mienoumi - done at 32 **and the great Chiyonofuji done at 35, pushing 36 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,349 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Ozeki Tochinoshin went for degeiko to Sakaigawa where he faced his nemesis Goueidou. 11 bouts, lost them all.. He just could not grab Goueidou's mawashi. "It's really sad. He turned me into a toy, " he lamented. Still, his Oyakata said: "He is not in bad shape. It's just that Goueidou is his weak spot.." Goueidou did his low tachiai again. "If we go chest to chest he'll beat me. I'm aware of that and able to do the sumo I want to. I'm in good shape," added Goueidou. He seems to be over the left ankle injury that caused him to pull out of Natsu Basho. Toyboy: Edited July 4, 2018 by Kintamayama 3 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,349 Posted July 4, 2018 Yokozuna Kakuryuu went for degeiko to Tokitsukaze beya today, facing Shoudai and Yutakayama and going 13-1. He showed some quick tachiai that neutralized his opponents' attacks. "That's the most important thing. Getting seriously ready for Day1 while avoiding fatigue. All I can do is do my own sumo," he said. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kawabata 270 Posted July 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Kintamayama said: Ozeki Tochinoshin went for degeiko to Sakaigawa where he faced his nemesis Goueidou. 11 bouts, lost them all.. He just could not grab Goueidou's mawashi. "It's really sad. He turned me into a toy, " he lamented. Still, his Oyakata said: "He is not in bad shape. It's just that Goueidou is his weak spot.." Goueidou did his low tachiai again. "If we go chest to chest he'll beat me. I'm aware of that and able to do the sumo I want to. I'm in good shape," added Goueidou. He seems to be over the left ankle injury that caused him to pull out of Natsu Basho. Toyboy: After his showing at the last basho, I was genuinely worried this might have been Goueidou's last kadoban. But this kind of performance is very reassuring (he does always seem to be more promising during keiko though of course...), 11-0 against The Shin seems pretty remarkable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stein 30 Posted July 4, 2018 I really hope goeido can put up a good tournament, sooo many people seem disappointed at him.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted July 4, 2018 I hope my hopes for Takayasu don't turn out to be futile... it looks bad, the deafening silence is ominous... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,349 Posted July 4, 2018 20 minutes ago, orandashoho said: I hope my hopes for Takayasu don't turn out to be futile... it looks bad, the deafening silence is ominous... Well, he is standing there in the background watching closely.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,763 Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) Hakuho yesterday was 13-0 against visiting Shodai and Kyokutaisei and 3 others. http://www.sanspo.com/sports/news/20180704/sum18070405000003-n1.html At a support event today he was reminded that he has some record in reach this basho - 800 yokozuna wins - 11 wins needed - his reaction: "My switch went ON!" http://www.sanspo.com/sports/news/20180704/sum18070420370008-n1.html Edited July 4, 2018 by Akinomaki 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
since_94 650 Posted July 4, 2018 If Hak's switch just went ON like he said, it doesn't bode well for his opponents. Would love to see him do well, but rooting for Kakuryu and Tochinoshin among the top guys. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,349 Posted July 5, 2018 Ozeki Tochinoshin trained with Tochiouzan at home and was 7-9. He managed to get his favorite grip only once in all the matches, and after managing that zero times yesterday against Goueidou, maybe there is reason for concern. "AAAAHHH.." he was heard shouting. "Difficult..Yesterday i was hopeless against Goueidou. I'm sad because I can't win. Am I just weak or is Tochiouzan in very good shape?" he asked himself. "Still, if I keep thinking it's bad it's bad it's bad I will start feeling bad.. That is the number one bad thing. I have to go about my business feeling strong.." he summed. Smoke on the Water with his new Deep Purple mawashi and heavy metal face 2 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,349 Posted July 5, 2018 On 3.7.2018 at 10:38, Kintamayama said: Birthday cake with insufficient candles. Looks so undelighted it’s scary. The makey of the cakey: 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnie 221 Posted July 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Ozeki Tochinoshin trained with Tochiouzan at home and was 7-9. He managed to get his favorite grip only once in all the matches, and after managing that zero times yesterday against Goueidou, maybe there is reason for concern. "AAAAHHH.." he was heard shouting. "Difficult..Yesterday i was hopeless against Goueidou. I'm sad because I can't win. Am I just weak or is Tochiouzan in very good shape?" he asked himself. "Still, if I keep thinking it's bad it's bad it's bad I will start feeling bad.. That is the number one bad thing. I have to go about my business feeling strong.." he summed. Smoke on the Water with his new Deep Purple mawashi and heavy metal face He'll be a Fireball at the basho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted July 5, 2018 Kise is going kyujo again then. Patience must be thinning ever so slightly at the Kyokai now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joaoiyama 306 Posted July 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Eikokurai said: Kise is going kyujo again then. Patience must be thinning ever so slightly at the Kyokai now. He is pushing the limits of his rehabilitation like he should've done since the injury, good for him now we will see at least a decent Kise i hope. He can only be forced to retire afther the 8° kyujo right ? This is his eighth so why fight when he can play by the book and show up next basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dapeng 232 Posted July 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Eikokurai said: Kise is going kyujo again then. Patience must be thinning ever so slightly at the Kyokai now. Depends on what the YDC will say at their post-basho meeting. I believe the YDC will not set a deadline for Kise. Neither the kyokai. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,631 Posted July 5, 2018 The YDC will put the pressure on if he were to enter and then withdraw again. Both the YDC and NSK want him to actually finish a basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 728 Posted July 5, 2018 There’s probably some calculus being done at the kyokai and the YDC...is it better to have the first Japanese yokozuna in a while: a) lay low until he’s healthy for certain even if it takes years or b) have him gambarize and only do a few days per tournament or c) force him out, even though his yokozuna reign didn’t work out because of injury rather than misconduct. Looks like a is the choice they are going with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 3,915 Posted July 6, 2018 They should leave him on the banzuke but promote an additional rikishi from Juryo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyric 94 Posted July 6, 2018 59 minutes ago, Gurowake said: They should leave him on the banzuke but promote an additional rikishi from Juryo. I'm pretty sure Kisenosato still gets paid, right? Bumping someone up to makuuchi would mean bumping someone up from Makushita to fill Juryo --- so paying an extra sekitori's salary. An extra cost for not much gain, imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 3,915 Posted July 6, 2018 In no way should my "they should do this" be interpreted as something that might actually be done. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyric 94 Posted July 6, 2018 aaah, my mistake. Carry on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
