kyokushuzan

[genghis]

Yeah, maybe first time in many years that he may have a spot in Sanyaku. I suspect, he might be thinking about retirement with style. That would make him even more popular. If he retires with yousho, that will be great.

However, the reality will tell us that he will just enjoy the life next basho.

There will be nothing to watch from him next basho. The elevator is set to go down.

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An impressive performance this time but I would be shocked if he wins 5 matches next time. I think 2 would be a better guess. (Applauding...)

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[ilovesumo]

Yeah, maybe first time in many years that he may have a spot in Sanyaku. I suspect, he might be thinking about retirement with style. That would make him even more popular. If he retires with yousho, that will be great.

However, the reality will tell us that he will just enjoy the life next basho.

Please, don't talk about retirement! (Applauding...) :'-( I really want to see him live in 2006.

But I thought the same...A Yusho in the end...And I know he is able to win it...but sure, luck is a friend who's not allways by your side. But nobody can steal it. (Applauding...) (Applauding...)

[genghis]

That is right. I mean, he is so proficient in sumo that he may somehow manage to be placed somewhere in the lower maegeshira, and steal 13,14 wins easily, and facing someone from the top, when he can unleash his awesome technique. He is 100% capable of doing this. For now, he has no plan to retire, which I know from a reliable source. However, when there appear real rivals to the Yokozuna and The Yokozuna becomes no longer able to dominate, he might steal one yousho. I wouldn't surprise if it happens.

Yeah, maybe first time in many years that he may have a spot in Sanyaku. I suspect, he might be thinking about retirement with style. That would make him even more popular. If he retires with yousho, that will be great.

However, the reality will tell us that he will just enjoy the life next basho.

Please, don't talk about retirement! (Applauding...) (Applauding...) I really want to see him live in 2006.

But I thought the same...A Yusho in the end...And I know he is able to win it...but sure, luck is a friend who's not allways by your side. But nobody can steal it. (Applauding...) (Applauding...)

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[Kishinoyama]

I suspect, he might be thinking about retirement with style. That would make him even more popular. If he retires with yousho, that will be great.

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Kind of like what Takatoriki did a few years back. :-) Of course Takatoriki did not retire immediately after winning his yusho......... (Sigh...)

[Shimpu]

Please, don't talk about retirement! no.gif crying.gif I really want to see him live in 2006.

I'm waiting for the next basho :-P He will face all big guys and i think he will be wiped out... 4-11 it is even to optimistic for him... ;-)

[ilovesumo]

I'm waiting for the next basho

Edited May 23, 2005 by ilovesumo

[Kishinoyama]

I thought he will have a mk next Basho but from now on I belive...he will show that he is a 勝利者 (winner). (Sigh...)

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I hope you are right but I suspect a mk is in order :-S

[madorosumaru]

Though he'll probably stay with his usual pattern, Kyokushuzan can very well surprise us. Shu is not only a wizard of sumo technique, but he is an extremely intelligent fellow. Unlike most of the rikishi, even some retired yokozuna, he will not have to beg around at the end of his career to buy or borrow toshiyori kabu so that he wouldn't be destitute in retirement. He would also not have to demean himself in some kind of sordid project that wold exploit his name.

As far as I know, he has made a place for himself in the business and political world in Mongolia. He owns various enterprises, is active in civic affairs and rubs elbows with politicians at the highest level. In addition, he maintains an actie role as a bridge between Japan and his native country by sponsoring assorted good will or cultural exchange projects. A large number of the Mongolian rikishi currently active in Ozumo came to Japan via one of Shu's connections.

Furthermore, he made news about a year ago, by passing the exam to enter Waseda Univ., one of the most prestigeous institutions in Japan if not the world. So what if it's only the correspondence division. (Sigh...) It's still quite an achievement for an active rikishi. Contrast that to the gakusei sekitori who went to colleges like Nichidai. That is the equivalent of an American football jock going to USC or Notre Dame. Not to get an education.

In summary, one may disparage or ridicule Shu for his yo-yo syndrome in forever riding the elevator. But just look around. In the current sumo world where most of the sekitori look like extras from "The Return of the Mummy," Shu has managed to remain in makuuchi for almost nine years (53 basho) unscathed. In all that time, he has had only two days of kyujo (3 including the fusenpai). That's the result of his mastery in the art of self-preservation.

According to nikkansports, the guy is currently 10th in makuuchi in mochi kyukin (bonus earned). The way he has worked it out, he can go on for quite a few more years, collecting more and more salary, bonus and kensho. Then, it's off to retirement in whatever he wants to do. No chanko chef or pro-resu for this guy!

[genghis]

I suspect that he will party a lot going back to Mongolia and will dive next basho.