Bunbukuchagama 675 Posted July 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Chartorenji said: Wakamotoharu's gonna have to wait even longer for an Ozeki run. This might be his ceiling. But we said it before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,660 Posted July 23, 2023 Has a short-haired 19-year old ever taken part in a soroi-bumi before? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,068 Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) So just to be clear, there are multiple sanshō records broken this basho, although how far broken is to be seen: 1) Most kantōshō: the previous record was 3, the record is now broken wih 5, and may still go to 6 if Hōshōryū wins. 2) Most sanshō awarded (even if one rikishi gets multiple sanshō): the previous record is 6, and we're now at 7 and could go to 8. Again, if Hōshōryū wins. 3) Most distinct rikishi awarded with sanshō: the previous record is 5, we're now at 6, and could go to 7 again if Hōshōryū wins. 4) Fastest sanshō: previous record was Ichinojō in 5 basho from debut, now is Hakuōhō with 4 from debut. 5) Longest sanshō: Nishikigi with 103 from debut. Edited July 23, 2023 by Seiyashi 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,068 Posted July 23, 2023 His legs need to keep up if he is to ever make ōzeki. That manner of losing has long since become sadly predictable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,666 Posted July 23, 2023 Aww. I would've liked to see what they'll do with Hoshoryu and Daieisho both at 32 wins. Might as well root for Hoshoryu to remove all doubt with 33 now, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,079 Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, visitor_22 said: I am sure Hokutofuji wants Hakuoho to win. He has higher chance against a rookie Hakuoho than ultra motivated Ozeki contender Hoshoryu. Well funnily he beat super motivated Hoshoryu earlier but lost to rookie Hakuoho...... Edited July 23, 2023 by Katooshu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,068 Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Hot damn, I haven't heard the crowd explode like that just for the preliminaries in a very long time. Hōsh pulling out his very best surly face. Hakuōhō taking after his shisho in terms of pre-bout calm. Edited July 23, 2023 by Seiyashi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted July 23, 2023 Calling it, Hakuoho henka. Will make Seiyashi cry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted July 23, 2023 NEW OZEKI HOSHORYU!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,068 Posted July 23, 2023 That was way too short. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,535 Posted July 23, 2023 Making good use of Hakuoho's injured shoulder 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 675 Posted July 23, 2023 Habemus Ozeki! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,660 Posted July 23, 2023 No shame in Hakuoho losing there. It's just Hoshoryu's time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 675 Posted July 23, 2023 Just now, Seiyashi said: That was way too short. A bit of a letdown, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,068 Posted July 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, Seiyashi said: So just to be clear, there are multiple sanshō records broken this basho, although how far broken is to be seen: 1) Most kantōshō: the previous record was 3, the record is now broken wih 5, and may still go to 6 if Hōshōryū wins. 2) Most sanshō awarded (even if one rikishi gets multiple sanshō): the previous record is 6, and we're now at 7 and could go to 8. Again, if Hōshōryū wins. 3) Most distinct rikishi awarded with sanshō: the previous record is 5, we're now at 6, and could go to 7 again if Hōshōryū wins. 4) Fastest sanshō: previous record was Ichinojō in 5 basho from debut, now is Hakuōhō with 4 from debut. 5) Longest sanshō: Nishikigi with 103 from debut. Summary: most kantōshō at 6, most sanshō at 8, most distinct rikishi with sanshō at 7. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,535 Posted July 23, 2023 I guess Hokutofuji yusho after the full concentration on this one bout for Hoshoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted July 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Akinomaki said: I guess Hokutofuji yusho after the full concentration on this one bout for Hoshoryu Heard Hokutofuji is getting pressure training from Takayasu. It's over already. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,535 Posted July 23, 2023 And Abi takes the last big pack - kensho are not the friends of Kirishima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
visitor_22 27 Posted July 23, 2023 Disagree. Hoshoryu won't let this slip away & beat Hokutofuji this time with a beautiful throw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bakayokozuna 52 Posted July 23, 2023 Ozeki Hoshoryu! Deserved. Meanwhile the other two have to start a new run... Well, time for the playoff ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted July 23, 2023 HE DID A CELEBERATION TOO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrGrumpyGills 114 Posted July 23, 2023 Uncle is happy today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,068 Posted July 23, 2023 Ōzeki promotion has to be confirmed. Hōshōryū guarded the cup from two maegashira upstarts. That is the whole point of an ōzeki. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites