★ Koji Ishizaka hand signed autograph ★ World Martial Arts Championship Antonio Inoki vs Muhammad Ali

Inoki sent Ali a challenge to Ali, the unified WBA and WBC world heavyweight champion, making the fight of the century a reality. Banned from tackles, throws, and joint locks, Inoki repeatedly lay down on the ring and focused his kicks on Ali's legs. Ali continued to take kicks and was exhausted, but Inoki was unable to land a decisive blow, and the 3-minute, 15-round match ended in a draw. Inoki fought almost the entire time sleeping, and Ali, who was powerless, was met with curses from the audience, and the media harshly called it a 'fight of the century' and a 'farce.' However, as time passed, the fights were re-evaluated. Their fights were tense and intense on the edge of the rules, and a symbolic scene was called the 'Inoki Ari state,' which became synonymous with a stalemate in MMA matches where one side stands and the other is lying down. June 26, the day of the fight, was later designated as 'World Martial Arts Day,' and when Ali passed away in 2016, the New York Times and Los Angeles Times ran special articles about the fight. A serious showdown between the reigning world heavyweight boxing champion and Japan's pro wrestler. The once-in-a-century bout, once said to be impossible, has not lost its brilliance even after more than 40 years. / B2 size