Basho Reports | November Basho
Takakeisho beats Terunofuji in playoff to claim second title
The November Basho ended with a bang after the resurgent Terunofuji's victory against the ozeki prompted a winner-take-all rematch.
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Ozeki Takakeisho will head into Day 15 with the sole lead, but a win by komusubi Terunofuji would set up a championship playoff with the Emperor's Cup on the line.
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The title favorite and highest-ranked wrestler still competing took a big step toward his second top-division championship after improving to 12-1.
Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 19, 2020
Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win to set up showdown for first place
With three days left, the contest remains a battle between the highest-ranked and lowest-ranked rikishi in a pack missing both yokozuna and two of the three ozeki.
Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 18, 2020
Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win on Day 11 to remain tied for lead
On the heels of the leaders at the 15-day meet are komusubi Terunofuji and No. 10 Ryuden, who each improved to 9-2.
Basho Reports Nov 17, 2020
The ozeki recovered from his Day 9 loss in a win over Myogiryu, while maegashira Shimanoumi also finished Tuesday at 9-1.
Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 16, 2020
Takakeisho opened with his customary pushing and thrusting attack, but Tobizaru held his ground despite a roughly 50-kg weight disadvantage.
Basho Reports Nov 15, 2020
Takakeisho takes sole lead on Day 8 as Terunofuji picks up first loss
The last remaining ozeki had no trouble getting past Hokutofuji as the November Basho headed into its second week.
Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 14, 2020
Former ozeki Terunofuji stands out as Takakeisho's most formidable challenger among the remaining field.
Basho Reports Nov 13, 2020
Takakeisho, the highest-ranked wrestler left in the tournament, easily defeated Kagayaki to stay a perfect 6-0.
Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 12, 2020
New ozeki Shodai withdrew from the meet on Thursday with an ankle ligament injury.
Sumo / Basho Reports Nov 12, 2020
New ozeki Shodai pulls out of November Basho with ankle injury
Newly promoted ozeki Shodai pulled out of the ongoing November Grand Sumo Tournament Thursday after injuring his left ankle in an earlier bout. Shodai, who was promoted to sumo's second highest rank in September, was off to a 3-1 start in the final basho of ...