Antonio Inoki(1943-2022)
- Director
- Actor
Japan's Antonio Inoki is a "living" legend in Asia. The greatest
wrestler ever to step in the ring in Asia, he just may be the greatest
wrestler of all times. One of the first great wrestlers to compete in
"real" fights. Inoki has some of the most impressive fight stats in mat
history. His professional wrestling record for single match competition
was 611-41-50. His record for tag team matches was 1,466-105-130. His
record for mixed martial arts fights was 30-2-3 with 9 knockouts. His
overall fighting record was an amazing 2,107 victories, only 148
defeats, and 183 draws. His record in "real" fights is one of the most
impressive in the sport's history; a 15 round draw with World's
Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali, a submission win over
former-heavyweight king Leon Spinks on Oct. 9, 1986, a knockout over
World Lightheavyweight Kickboxing Champion Everett "Man Monster" Eddie
in 7 rounds on June 7, 1978, a submission over former European
Heavyweight Boxing Champ Karl Mildenberger on Nov. 11, 1978, a decision
victory over heavyweight boxing contender Chuck Wepner, a submission
over Thai-Boxing World Heavyweight King Chota Chochoshvili on Sept. 5,
1989, a choke out over Gerard Gordeau World Heavyweight Savate
Champion, submission victories over former world wrestling heavyweight
champions Sting and Rick Flair, and a submission victor over former UFC
World Heavyweight king Don Frye. Inoki announced his retirement from
the ring on April 4, 1998.
