Shishi is becoming a favourite of mine! He's got a great chance of winning the fighting spirit trophy.
Incredible isn’t he. Give him a couple of years and he could make it to the top, if staying injury-free. I’m really liking Hoshoryu this tournament. Normally starts slow but he looks imperious. Wakatakakage v Onosato tomorrow. Should be a cracker.
First week done and it's anyone's Basho. Looking forward to seeing Takerufuji and Onokatsu against the higher ranks.
Much more interesting than the days when Hakuho would just bulldoze everybody tournament after tournament.
He's still all over NHK, probably the greatest ever. I'm fortunate enough to have seen him live.
Yes, probably the best ever, very popular and was the sport's biggest draw, but the Sumo authorities don't like him, don't trust him and would rather stitch him up at every opportunity than get on board with him to promote sumo. Sport governing bodies are dreadul everywhere, not just in England!
I make Abi a real strong chance right now, despite 2 defeats. He’s fought all the big guys already, whereas the 3 Ozeki have to fight one another this coming week and any of the lesser rank and filers still in contention will also come up against much higher ranked oppo. Should be a cracking finale.
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impressive from Wakatakakage to outmuscle Kirishima.
No spoiler but one of the best bouts I’ve ever seen for sheer guts - Shishi v Onokatsu.
Fantastic.
I’m really liking Hoshoryu this tournament. Normally starts slow but he looks imperious.
Wakatakakage v Onosato tomorrow. Should be a cracker.
Much more interesting than the days when Hakuho would just bulldoze everybody tournament after tournament.
Yes, probably the best ever, very popular and was the sport's biggest draw, but the Sumo authorities don't like him, don't trust him and would rather stitch him up at every opportunity than get on board with him to promote sumo. Sport governing bodies are dreadul everywhere, not just in England!
He’s fought all the big guys already, whereas the 3 Ozeki have to fight one another this coming week and any of the lesser rank and filers still in contention will also come up against much higher ranked oppo.
Should be a cracking finale.
Takerfuji v Onosato tomorrow!