Azumanishiki against Yoshinoiwa, Natsu 1962, day 14

AzumanishikiJuryo 9 East7-7
Finalshitatehineritwisting underarm throw
YoshinoiwaJuryo 17 East9-5

Natsu 1962, day 14, 19 May 1962. Juryo, bout 5 of 17. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: shitatehineri

Who else uses it

Twisting underarm throw.

The winner throws his opponent underarm with a twist.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
61% AzumanishikiYoshinoiwa 39%

The ratings had Azumanishiki ahead, at 61%, but Yoshinoiwa won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

5 official meetingsCompare careers
Azumanishiki 3Yoshinoiwa 2
  1. Azumanishiki won · Natsu 1963, day 12, Juryokotenage
  2. Yoshinoiwa won · Haru 1963, day 13, Juryoyorikiri
  3. Azumanishiki won · Kyushu 1962, day 14, Juryoyorikiri
  4. Yoshinoiwa won · Natsu 1962, day 14, Juryo (this bout)shitatehineri
  5. Azumanishiki won · Haru 1962, day 11, Juryouwatenage