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Japan, Antonio Inoki died: the wrestler who also faced Ali
Born in Yokohama, the Brazilian national was one of the pioneers of mixed martial arts and also competed against Muhammad Ali. He is considered the architect of modern wrestling’s success. Then he became a politician and was involved in social affairs. A heart attack would have been fatal
Antonio Inoki died at the age of 79, famous Japanese wrestler and politician with Brazilian citizenship. He was one of the pioneers of mixed martial arts and also faced Muhammad Ali. Then he went into politics and got involved in social affairs
Antonio Inoki, born Kanji Inoki, was born on February 20, 1943 in Yokohama. As a student he moved to Brazil: Here he met a well-known Japanese entrepreneur who convinced him to become a Professional wrestler at the age of 17
Inoki, 1.90 meters tall and famous for his statuesque physique and extraordinarily long chin, along with fellow Japanese wrestler Shohei “Giant” Baba. he is considered the architect of modern wrestling’s successwith the founding of the professional league from 1972 and the advent of television at the ring