Antonio Inoki - Antonio Inoki

Japanese: アントニオ猪木 - アントニオいのき

1943－ A professional wrestler from the late Showa to Heisei era.
Born on February 20, 1943. In 1960, he moved to Brazil where he was scouted by Rikidozan. In 1972, he founded New Japan Pro-Wrestling to rival Giant Baba. He participated in mixed martial arts matches against boxers such as Muhammad Ali. In 1989, he became a member of the House of Councillors (Sports and Peace Party). In 1998, he retired from professional wrestling. In 2000, he was elected to the House of Councillors for the second time (Japan Restoration Party). He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture. His real name was Inoki Hiroshi.

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1943－　昭和後期-平成時代のプロレスラー。
昭和18年2月20日生まれ。35年移住先のブラジルで力道山にスカウトされる。47年新日本プロレスを設立して,ジャイアント馬場に対抗。ボクシングのモハメッド=アリらとの異種格闘技戦をおこなう。平成元年参議院議員(スポーツ平和党)。10年プロレスラーを引退。25年参議院議員に2度目の当選(日本維新の会)。神奈川県出身。本名は猪木寛至。

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