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One of the 100 Greatest Wrestlers of the 20th Century (Inside Wrestling Presents, Summer 2000)

Despite fighting him, he is a very close friend of Muhammad Ali. The legendary boxer was the guest of honor at Inoki's retirement fight against Don Frye in 1998.

Inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame on May 21st, 1995.

Was recognized as the greatest foreign wrestler of all time by WCW (1994).

Converted to Islam at the Holy Site of Karbala, Iraq, in 1990. He kept his conversion secret until 2014, revealing his Muslim name as Muhammad Hussein Inoki.

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.

Lost his fight against Hulk Hogan by KO in Wrestling Grand Prix Tournament on May 6th 1983.

Fought, under NHB rules, Kyokushin Karate Champion Willie Williams on February 27th 1980. The violent fight ended to a draw. Inoki and Williams were both heavily injured after the bout.

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.

Fought American Heavyweight Karate Champion Eddie "Monster" Everett on August 8th 1977 at Tokyo Budokan. Inoki won by KO at the fifth round.

He fought Muhamed Ali in an 1976 exhibition. The contest ended in a boring draw.

Fought André The Giant in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 15th 1974. The two went to a draw.

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.