Antonio Inoki (アントニオ猪木), real name Kanji Inoki (猪木寛至 Inoki Kanji), born February 20, 1943) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist who now resides in New York City. His stage name was inspired by Antonino Rocca, a professional wrestler. In his career as a wrestler and later New Japan Pro Wrestling owner, Inoki is an icon in professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.