Date against Nishihara, Hatsu 1979, day 2
Hatsu 1979, day 2, 8 January 1979. Jonokuchi, bout 3 of 9. East on the left, west on the right.
59% DateNishihara 41%
The ratings had Date the favourite, at 59%, and he won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.
Date 2Nishihara 0
- Date won · Nagoya 1981, day 9, Sandanme
- Date won · Hatsu 1979, day 2, Jonokuchi (this bout)
This was their first meeting.