Shiraiwa against Wakanofuji, Hatsu 1979, day 11

Shiraiwa1-5
FinalResult in
Wakanofuji2-4

Hatsu 1979, day 11, 17 January 1979. Makushita, bout 29 of 31. East on the left, west on the right.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
51% ShiraiwaWakanofuji 49%

The ratings had it close to even, 51% to 49%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

4 official meetingsCompare careers
Shiraiwa 2Wakanofuji 2
  1. Shiraiwa won · Aki 1983, day 3, Juryookuridashi
  2. Shiraiwa won · Nagoya 1980, day 1, Makushita
  3. Wakanofuji won · Natsu 1980, day 2, Makushita
  4. Wakanofuji won · Hatsu 1979, day 11, Makushita (this bout)

This was their first meeting.