Japanese wrestler, politician Antonio Inoki dies
The wrestler was once in a mixed martial arts match against Louisville's own Muhammad Ali at Tokyo's Budokan hall.
Stay updated with breaking news from Shohei. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The wrestler was once in a mixed martial arts match against Louisville's own Muhammad Ali at Tokyo's Budokan hall.
Inoki faced world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in a mixed martial arts match in 1976.
Inoki faced world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in a mixed martial arts match in 1976.
The popular Japanese professional wrestler and lawmaker Antonio Inoki, who faced Muhammad Ali in a mixed martial arts match in 1976, has died aged 79
Inoki rose to global fame in the sport in 1976 when he faced Ali in a mixed martial arts match at Tokyo’s Budokan hall, an exhibition match that Japanese fans remember as “the fight of the century.”