I was shocked, as I assume many of you were, when I learned former sekiwake Ichinojo was retiring. However, in retrospect it certainly makes a lot of sense.
I’m working on a post about the retirement and the various factors that likely lead to this.
I’m also experimenting with video and have put something together to include in that article. You all can check it out first, though.
Here’s a super-cut of all of Ichinojo’s bouts in what is now his last ever tournament. The bout with Enho is especially (and predictably) epic.
Now, I’m very rusty with video. Please be kind.
I’ll let you know when the full piece is out on Bloody Elbow.
Tim