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He was best known by the ring name Antonio Inoki (アントニオ猪木, Antonio Inoki), a homage to fellow professional wrestler Antonino Rocca. Inoki was a twelve-time professional wrestling world champion , notably being the first IWGP Heavyweight Champion and the first Asian WWF Heavyweight Champion – a reign not officially ...
Antonio Inoki, a combat sports trailblazer, influential politician and larger-than-life figure in his native Japan, died Friday at the age of 79.
- Marc Raimondi
Oct 1, 2022 · Antonio Inoki, a distinguished professional wrestler who took on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976 and made numerous trips to North Korea as a lawmaker, died of heart failure Saturday, his management agency said.
Oct 2, 2022 · Antonio Inoki, a Japanese wrestler who was best known for fighting Muhammad Ali to a draw in a mixed martial arts match and who used his showmanship to win fame and influence in North Korea,...
- Alex Traub
Oct 1, 2022 · Japanese professional wrestler-turned lawmaker Antonio Inoki has died aged 79, according to a tweet posted on Saturday by his organization.
Oct 4, 2022 · A tribute to the Japanese wrestler who sought to prove that pro wrestling was the strongest sport while remaking it in his image. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
Oct 3, 2022 · Popular Japanese professional wrestler and lawmaker Antonio Inoki, who faced a world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in a 1976 match that helped pioneer mixed martial arts as a huge spectator...
