Ozeki Hoshoryu Yusho January 2025, 12-3, Yokozuna Promotion, All Bouts

Will I really be able to call him Yokozuna Hoshoryu?? Ahh, I for one think he absolutely displays all the qualities required of the highest rank, but I'm also a sucker for tradition! That being said it would be an honor to see him in the white belt, that first Dohyo-iri will be truly something to behold. While clearly the losses to Maegashira are frustrating, Hoshoryu built his way back up to a dominant final few days, culminating with an exciting 3 man playoff in which he trounced both competitors. The reverse on Takanosho, the throw of Onosato, and the playing on Takerufuji's lacking lower half, simply lifting him up, just wonderful stuff. Much more to see from Hoshoryu, Yokozuna or not! Cheers and enjoy! Day 1 vs M1 Kirishima 0:00 Day 2 vs M2 Tobizaru 0:52 Day 3 vs K Wakatakakage 1:36 Day 4 vs M1 Takanosho 2:19 Day 5 vs M2 Atamifuji 3:20 Day 6 vs M3 Gonoyama 3:58 Day 7 vs M3 Oho 4:29 Day 8 vs M4 Shodai 5:07 Day 9 vs M5 Hiradoumi 5:51 Day 10 vs S Daieisho 6:19 Day 11 vs M5 Chiyoshoma 6:48 Day 12 vs M14 Kinbozan 7:29 Day 13 vs O Onosato 7:59 Day 14 vs M11 Takerufuji 8:50 Day 15 vs O Kotozakura 9:33 Playoff vs M14 Kinbozan 10:19 Playoff vs M3 Oho 10:44