Five Fascinating Facts About Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki

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From the beginning of the dawn of MMA to the ending of Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki in a draw. With Antonio Inoki passing away at the age of 79, let's look at the five fascinating facts about Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki. [{ "selector": ".jgdao-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-151px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".bsxgq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 275px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".lxkud-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Legacy of MMA

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Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki met at the Nippon Budokan arena in Japan in 1976 for 'The War of the Worlds' and laid the foundations of MMA. [{ "selector": ".ckgzw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 505px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

No Staged Fight

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Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki was not a staged fight, but a set of instructions had to be followed without publicizing the fact that these restrictions had been made. As per LA Times, the restrictions included no kicks made while standing up, no throws, no locking holds, no elbow strikes, and no drop kicks. [{ "selector": ".oanfw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 433px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ali's Legs Almost
Amputated

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'The Greatest' nearly had to have his legs amputated after his brutal crossover bout with Antonio Inoki as he developed blood clots, as per Dailystar.co.uk. [{ "selector": ".udkdc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 505px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ending in a Draw

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At the end of round 15, Ali vs Inoki bout was ruled a draw. [{ "selector": ".kuage-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 552px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Legacy of Friendship

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Both 'The Greatest' and the Japanese pro wrestler Antonio Inoki ended up being very good friends. Inoki was invited by Ali for his wedding which had only close ones invited. [{ "selector": ".zailf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 498px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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Five Fascinating Facts About Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki

Legacy of MMA

No Staged Fight

Ali's Legs Almost
Amputated

Ending in a Draw

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