The Infamous "Boxer vs. Wrestler Match" between Antonio Inoki and Muhammad Ali was far more physically taxing than many people think. The 1976 bout was plagued with controversy, mainly stemming from ...

Because of Inoki’s massive chin, Ali nicknamed him “The Pelican.” Ali and his team arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday, June 16. According to Josh Gross’s informative and entertaining book, "Ali vs. Inoki," ...

After gaining fame for an odd 1976 bout with Muhammad Ali, he became a politician and globe-traveling broker of peace. By Alex Traub Antonio Inoki, a Japanese wrestler who was best known for fighting ...