Antonio Inoki

Wrestler

1943-02-20 – 2022-10-01

Antonio Inoki was a Japanese professional wrestler, promoter, and politician who became one of the most influential figures in postwar professional wrestling. He founded New Japan Pro-Wrestling and later served in Japan's House of Councillors.

Quotes by Antonio Inoki

When I was young I was very embarrassed by my chin and I went to a plastic surgeon to have it changed. He said it would be a good trademark. So I kept it. And he was right.
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Amin was the heavyweight boxing champion of Uganda and could be a tough opponent.
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World peace through sports exchanges has been my lifelong mission.
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