Wrestling Quotes by Antonio Inoki

I still have marks on my wrist that Akki gave me when he wrenched at it with his teeth. I had to poke my…

— Antonio Inoki

When I converted, people suggested that I change my name to Muhammad Ali but I turned down the idea as I had already fought…

— Antonio Inoki

If someone wants to fight, he should do it inside a ring.

— Antonio Inoki

When I attacked Ali I had to have one hand and one foot on the mat at all times.

— Antonio Inoki

It's important to gain support from your own people, but you need to move half, or one step ahead of everyone.

— Antonio Inoki

I am very serious about wrestling.

— Antonio Inoki

Courage is essential.

— Antonio Inoki

I have built up an over-all capability so that I'll have no problem with Ali.

— Antonio Inoki

When I first went to Moscow, I had a chance to meet with some important people over there.

— Antonio Inoki

Amin was the heavyweight boxing champion of Uganda and could be a tough opponent.

— Antonio Inoki

A character like me is rare.

— Antonio Inoki

I could see in Ali's eyes during the match that he had not conquered his fear. I had.

— Antonio Inoki

Relationships are important.

— Antonio Inoki

People used to say sports and politics are different, but now it is the opposite.

— Antonio Inoki

I have never determined before a bout who will win. Some of my opponents make such offers.

— Antonio Inoki