Hoshikabuto against Tenzan, Hatsu 1961, day 4

HoshikabutoJuryo 15 East2-2
Finalhikiotoshihand pull down
TenzanJuryo 17 West1-3

Hatsu 1961, day 4, 11 January 1961. Juryo, bout 3 of 19. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: hikiotoshi

Who else uses it

Hand pull down.

The winner pulls his opponent down with his hands.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
41% HoshikabutoTenzan 59%

The ratings had Tenzan ahead, at 59%, but Hoshikabuto won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

5 official meetingsCompare careers
Hoshikabuto 3Tenzan 2
  1. Tenzan won · Haru 1962, day 12, Juryokatasukashi
  2. Hoshikabuto won · Hatsu 1962, day 3, Juryokatasukashi
  3. Tenzan won · Aki 1961, day 8, Juryohatakikomi
  4. Hoshikabuto won · Natsu 1961, day 11, Juryoyoritaoshi
  5. Hoshikabuto won · Hatsu 1961, day 4, Juryo (this bout)hikiotoshi

This was their first meeting.