Takanohana against Akebono, Haru 1997, day 15, playoff
Haru 1997, day 15, 23 March 1997. Makuuchi, playoff for the title. East on the left, west on the right.
How it was won: uwatehineri上手捻り
Who else uses itTwisting overarm throw.
The winner throws his opponent overarm with a twist.
65% TakanohanaAkebono 35%
The ratings had Takanohana the favourite, at 65%, and he won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.
Takanohana 23Akebono 22
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