Antonio Inoki was a famous Japanese professional wrestler, martial artist, and promoter, born on February 20, 1943. He gained international fame for his unique wrestling style and his ability to blend traditional wrestling with elements of mixed martial arts. Inoki founded the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion in 1972, which became one of the largest wrestling organizations in Japan. Inoki is also known for his historic match against Muhammad Ali in 1976, which is considered one of the first cross-promotional events in combat sports. Throughout his career, he was not only a performer but also a significant figure in the world of sports entertainment and diplomacy.