Bold and Spicy Predictions for July '24 Sumo! (The Dohyo: E152)

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[@obviouslyadude]

The chat is moving fast enough that noone will know that my wife just realized the opening song has words. When asked what she thought was happening she said "i thought he was just making jack black sounds" And i will lose sumo fantasy to her again...

[@dansouth1973]

Kotozakura is SO consistently good, I'm with you on this prediction.

[@noahpendergrass9744]

He’s the only one who feels like a future Yokozuna to me. Any of the other guys could figure out, but Koto is SO solid and it feels like hes gettin a little fire in him. I think he is starting to believe in himself.

[@malapertfourohfour2112]

@@noahpendergrass9744 I definitely think Hoshoryu and Onosato will get their ropes too. But like he said, Hoshoryu is still a dragon that hasn't woken up yet, we're only seeing him start to rouse out of the last light layers. I think Onosato's in for a couple rough ones now in Sanyaku, but not really any actual setbacks. Meanwhile everyone kept sleeping on Kotozakura while he was stuck, log jammed at komosubi, biding his time and just practicing consistently tearing up most of the sanyaku. Kotozakura IS the next yokozuna barring tragic injury.

[@barutsuomiei]

Finally someone not ashamed to voice his opinions and show his face when talking about sumo. Many props and huge respect 🙇‍♂

[@TheDohyo]

Thanks for watching!

[@captviking2875]

been watching this religiously for what seems like years now, you always put on such a good show my man!

[@TheDohyo]

Thanks for watching for so long!

[@weesky5222]

it's just nice to watch someone speaking about what we like and sharing his joy. Reminds me old KZbin content, Hopefully still exist. I am rooting for Hoshoryu and Onosato, and i really hope takakeisho and Mitakeumi to be good.

[@babyboo3236]

I’m rooting for baby face Kotozakura to win his first Makuuchi 🏆 🤞

[@jansjo]

i hope takakeisho's healthy enough for kk :( its so weird to me how much people talk down about the quality of takakeisho's sumo when he's been ozeki for the entire ~5 years ive been watching. this guy has all those kyujo AND 4 yusho+5 jun-yusho at ozeki. and he gets double digits more often than not in basho where he actually goes the full 15

[@jdspencer60]

DUUUUDE congrats and good luck on the Second City project! That's huge!

[@conradk]

Love your presentation! Always fun. Best of luck with your summer gig! 🎉

[@thexen3120]

Congratulations on the 2nd City gig brother! Hakeyoi!!!

[@calbaccus]

I feel ya on Takakeisho. I usually make fun of people who say for the 5th time, "This is it." However, I predicated the same thing on my show. 🎉Congrats on 2nd City!🎉

[@HawaiiDave]

I think your prediction about Wakatakakage contending for the yusho is spot on. Kotozakura will also be right there because he’s been able to stay healthy in sanyaku. I’m hoping Kirishima can get his 10 wins because he’s a legit Ozeki when he’s healthy. He and Takakeisho are so similar because it goes from talking about possible Yokozuna promotion to suddenly possible demotion to sekiwake because of injuries.

[@hobbobgob3236]

Mitakeumi looked like ozeki until he injured his thigh. Health is the only thing holding him back. When he got the 3-12 it was just after his dad died. I’m hoping he puts on a show!

[@LauraJdogmom]

As always, an excellent and entertaining recap. That's 13 minutes and 31 seconds well spent. / (1) Hair looks great. (2) Congrats on the Second City project! That's awesome! (3) Sadly, Takerufuji is indeed kyujo, although he may be able to come back later in the basho. (4) I hope you are right about Atamifuji, Midorifuji, and Wakatakakage and wrong about Teru and Kirishima. I really, really want Kiri to get his health and mojo back and regain Ozeki.

[@sgtadam3177]

Nice salt throw! My favorite rikishi, Wakakakakakakakakakkatakage is back!🎉🎉 Time for that ozeki run!! Wakatakage for the Yusho or Jun-Yusho

[@TerriblyNice_Not]

I think you may be right about Onosato here and that others will become more aware his weaknesses, which I think are quite glaring actually. His strength is obviously his size and power, as well as a good sumo mind once on the belt. But his weaknesses were quite clear even down in Makushita and Juryo. His tachiai is realatively weak and even more importantly, he does not do well at positioning his body against opponents of different sizes. This means he does not lower his centre of mass to be able to resist those who drive under him and he lost several bouts to much less skilled rikishi who would simply off-balance him and get lower. He has shown some signs of this at Makuuchi, but injuries and off-colour guys at the top papered over this a little at the top of the basho. I think many rikishi will decide to fight him with different angles and lower positioning and focus on pushing rather than clinching with him where you just fall into his strength

[@Thejoeb]

This is one Basho where I will be happy if almost any of the top of the chart wins. Kotozakura is poised to take his first. Kirishima would be a comeback story from injury and return to form. Hoshoryu is a dark horse everytime, has to win through phenomenal skill and some luck but when he wins, I am always happy. Takakeisho would be another feel good story, though we know its just not happening, I would love to see it anyways. And the Big man if he rounds out to form could take his 10th and become Dai-Yokozuna which anything that man achieves at this point does not surprise me, hes just pushed through so much worse already. and finally... who I think could really make some waves with this second consecutive win is Onosato. I think he will be fast tracked to Ozeki and will cement himself as the sure fire next Yokozuna by proving he can win back to back. I just really want to see the cream rise to the top from the sanyaku... low meagashira winning this would be a travesty imo where theres so much on the line for the guys who have fought to the top already. They must perform.

[@TheDohyo]

Excellent POV!

[@johnbalkon8521]

Good stuff Mr j wags

[@RealSpaceHobo]

All speculation, but entertaining as we are starving for the real thing. Concerning said speculations, not least with the grueling heat in mind, I am reminded of Iron Mike's words concerning predictions: Everyone has a plan, until they get hit....SALT THROW!.....HAKKEYOI!....🙂

[@DemoTheViking]

Haircut's looking fresh, dude! I feel like you're being too down on Kirishima, saying the top of the banzuke is too strong, but then saying the sanyaku are weak for the benefit of Atamifuji. Can't go both ways! I'm also choosing Kotozakura for the yusho, but I think Wakatakakage can clean up in the lower ranks and claim a yusho with the easier wins. Love the content! Don't stop!

[@TheDohyo]

Fair point! 1: I think 3 SY will go kyujo, BUT 2: I think the banzuke is stronger now than when Kirishima make ozeki.

[@Mikkjel1]

First you make me love your favourite rikishi, then you predict their demotions.

[@TheDohyo]

Time is undefeated...

[@christopherMic5106]

I'm very excited for this tournament.

[@ChrisRossiswatching]

Unreasonable prediction: Onosato zensho, instant ozeki promotion.

[@Celokrat]

Liked your analysis and passion. First time seeimg your vid - subscribed.

[@TheDohyo]

Welcome! Thanks for the kind words!

[@evansnipes7473]

Combat wombat going down 😂

[@tedium37]

He had a great run

[@Dalexb]

Who would you like to play on stage? Frank N Furter, Eddie (and Dr Scott) or Riff Raff? I know, i know, you would make a lovely Janet but since you mentioned her, that role goes to Padma Lakshmi. Ofc Rocky will be played by Ishiura in his golden mawashi.

[@SamWiseGamgee1]

Great video as always Mr. Jwags. I'm excited for this basho! Also you wouldn't happen to know how get out of a time share, wouldja?

[@TheDohyo]

I mean, get representation. Gandalf should be able to help. Unless, the time share is in Mordor...

[@williamnickeas5788]

Hoshoryu to get t😮he yusho. Junboshi to Kotozakura. 10-5 for Kirishima (I'm back in Vegas -Thank you very much). Midorifuji to win 10+ & 6+ matches by katasukashi, Asanoyama to win 10+ (he's gotta be better than he's been showing us)

[@williamnickeas5788]

Would love Kotozakura to get a yusho but I think Hoshoryu is going to pull it out this time. My biggest hope is Kirishima gets back yo winning ways. Had no idea Jack Black loved sumo 😂 👍❤️

[@samhalsey2155]

Hakuoho should be fine this tournament. He fell because of choosing surgery to fix an old problem and is healthy now. He did go kyujo for a bit last tourney but it was not injury, he caught covid so had to sit out for a few days. There is really nothing to stop the kid from moving up the ranks easily. Other than that, its gonna be another weird basho

[@HawaiiDave]

Thanks for the background info.

[@TheDohyo]

Hoping you are right and that his so-so May performance was all COVID related!

[@SumoKai2024]

Hoshoryu will win the July 2024 Yusho. He does best in Nagoya and has an erg to win. The nephew will do it again in Nagoya just like last year!!!

[@jdspencer60]

SALT THROW

[@icemanespoo2977]

I was just wondering if Mr JWags has gotten a new haircut. Then he right away confirms my though. Bold would have been predicting Teru to finish the basho but not being in contention late in the basho. My bold prediction: 8 wrestlers from san’yaku or joi will not finish the tournament.

[@TheDohyo]

That IS the bold!

[@icemanespoo2977]

@@TheDohyoWith so many walking wounded and the heat of Nagoya putting extra pressure on the wrestlers body I am afraid this could get ugly. Who do you think Terunofuji will face first? Who would be a ”guaranteed” win? I am sure the deciding people do not want to see yokozuna losing and then stopping to play with the others.

[@icemanespoo2977]

And we have the answer. Hiradoumi first and Meisen second. 2-0, 1-1 or 0-2? Shall we see Teru on day two?

[@GarretLaRiviere]

End of Day 3 - Top 16 Sumos Win/Loss - July GT Standings (3-0) Kirishima (3-0) Terunofuji (2-1) Atamifuji (2-1) Hoshoryu (2-1) Kotozakura (2-1) Tobizaru (2-1) Ura (2-1) Wakamotoharu (1-2) Abi (1-2) Daieisho (1-2) Gonoyama (1-2) Hiradoumi (1-2) Meisei (1-2) Mitakeumi (1-2) Onosato (1-2) Takakeisho

[@Silverwood085]

Wakatakage

[@wellsengrey4768]

Terunofuji will cause a lot of cushions throwing.

[@SundayMorningSumoShow]

enjoyed the video man, would you be intrested in coming on the show to do live commentary with us for makuuchi? i would be nice to talk to someone as enthusiastic as you

[@TheDohyo]

Hey! I appreciate the invite, but I don't think I have the stamina to broadcast from 2-5 am anymore...

[@SundayMorningSumoShow]

@@TheDohyo unlucky, keep putting out good work mate

[@TheDohyo]

@@SundayMorningSumoShow You Too!

[@malapertfourohfour2112]

I hate to agree with you on Takakeisho, but yeeeah. Do you think he retires at ozekiwake if it happens, or tries for that recovery basho?

[@TheDohyo]

He'll try at ozekiwake.

[@chucknowakowski6676]

Congrats, have a one question, you related to Jack Black??🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@sgtadam3177]

When i was a new fan, I thought Jack Black did his intro.😂😂😂

[@asset282]

takerufuji did end up kyujo :^)

[@TheDohyo]

Yup, I was worried about that...

[@4partharmony208]

Kotozakura's going to lose a couple maegashira matches he has no business losing - takayasu, atami, and/or WMH probably - and it costs him the yusho. Onosato beats WTK on day 14 to clinch the title and his ozeki promotion

[@TheDohyo]

Honestly, I could have just predicted: "Whichever ozeki doesn't lose to more than one random meg, week one"

[@4partharmony208]

@@TheDohyo honestly fair, I just hope Terunofuji doesn't starting giving out kinboshi like Christmas cards again

[@benjamin4099]

Hoshory wins the yusho. I'll be back to comment on your wrap-up video to brag or be very wrong.

[@TheDohyo]

See you there!

[@williamnickeas5788]

Spot on Benny boy!

[@AntiNubDevice]

Calling Onosato a new guy is... A bit of misrepresentation. He's been a sumo monster for years with repeated yushos at the highest levels of amateur competition. He chose to go that route and finish uni rather than just turning pro young.

[@quackkuryu4680]

Kiri is 2-0 he will get 10🙃🤔

[@TheDohyo]

Would LOVE to be wrong!

[@Spanky1962]

Oh God no, please not Kotozakura. I'd throw up a little in my throat if he takes the yusho.

[@TheDohyo]

Yup, I believe the Kotozakura yusho is coming sooner rather than later.

[@JorgeDiaz-on6ht]

I’m hoping so very much you are right about Wakatakakage. I’m hoping even more that you are dead wrong about Takakeisho-though I suspect you’re right. Thanks JWags