I still have marks on my wrist that Akki gave me when he wrenched at it with his teeth. I had to… — Antonio Inoki Eyes Copy Share Image
When I converted, people suggested that I change my name to Muhammad Ali but I turned down the idea as I had… — Antonio Inoki Change Copy Share Image
When I attacked Ali I had to have one hand and one foot on the mat at all times. — Antonio Inoki Ali Copy Share Image
It's important to gain support from your own people, but you need to move half, or one step ahead of everyone. — Antonio Inoki Ahead Copy Share Image
I have built up an over-all capability so that I'll have no problem with Ali. — Antonio Inoki Ali Copy Share Image
When I first went to Moscow, I had a chance to meet with some important people over there. — Antonio Inoki Chance Copy Share Image
Amin was the heavyweight boxing champion of Uganda and could be a tough opponent. — Antonio Inoki Boxing Copy Share Image
I could see in Ali's eyes during the match that he had not conquered his fear. I had. — Antonio Inoki Could Copy Share Image
People used to say sports and politics are different, but now it is the opposite. — Antonio Inoki Now Copy Share Image
I have never determined before a bout who will win. Some of my opponents make such offers. — Antonio Inoki Determined Copy Share Image
As the only country which was bombed during World War II with nuclear weapons, Japan should be advocating that we should avoid… — Antonio Inoki Country Copy Share Image
To build my capability to withstand punishment, I was beaten with a stick or cane sometimes 3,000 times a day. — Antonio Inoki Crime Copy Share Image
When I was young I was very embarrassed by my chin and I went to a plastic surgeon to have it changed.… — Antonio Inoki Good Copy Share Image
Thanks to Ali, I was able to do a different kind of politics and diplomacy. For that I thank him. — Antonio Inoki Diplomacy Copy Share Image
Through sports, we can hold a variety of conversations. — Antonio Inoki Communication Copy Share Image
Sports events bring people together. That's what I've been saying for a long time. — Antonio Inoki Long Copy Share Image
I struggled to eat, but such a life gave me the spirit to fight. — Antonio Inoki Eat Copy Share Image
I feel bad seeing Muslims fighting against each other, which is why I decided to travel to Pakistan and offer my services… — Antonio Inoki Bad Copy Share Image
I've been working on contributing to world peace through sports, and I hope to keep doing this work in the future. — Antonio Inoki Future Copy Share Image
Sport is something that cannot be rejected even in a closed society. — Antonio Inoki Cannot Copy Share Image
