Antonio Inoki - World Champion '72 Shirt
PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE SIZE GUIDE BELOW TO GUARANTEE THE BEST FIT
New Japan was born with Antonio Inoki flat on his back.
On March 6, 1972, Karl Gotch defeated Inoki in the main event of New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s inaugural show. The new promotion had opened its doors, but its founder had been beaten by the man known as the God of Wrestling.
Inoki carried that loss for seven months.
On October 4, the fight came to Kuramae Kokugikan. Lou Thesz stood between them. The World Heavyweight Championship was on the line. For the first time, New Japan was being shown on television.
The fight went 27 minutes and 17 seconds. When the battle spilled outside the ring, Inoki made it back before the count.
Gotch did not.
Antonio Inoki had beaten the man who ruined his opening night. He left Tokyo as World Heavyweight Champion.
Before the IWGP. Before the empire. There was WC72.
The night Inoki struck back and New Japan found its champion.
Built to Wear, Built to Last
This shirt is made to be worn, not babied. Soft, lightweight cotton that feels right from the first pull-on, pre-shrunk so the fit stays honest. Wash it. Wear it. Repeat. It holds up.
Details
• 100% combed, ring-spun cotton
• Lightweight 4.2 oz fabric for everyday comfort
• Pre-shrunk for a consistent fit
• Side-seamed construction with shoulder-to-shoulder taping for durability
Officially licensed by the estate of Antonio Inoki/Inoki Sports Management
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | CHEST (inches) | |
| XS | 27 | 16 ½ | 31-34 |
| S | 28 | 18 | 34-37 |
| M | 29 | 20 | 38-41 |
| L | 30 | 22 | 42-45 |
| XL | 31 | 24 | 46-49 |
| 2XL | 32 | 26 | 50-53 |
| 3XL | 33 | 28 | 54-57 |
| 4XL | 34 | 30 | 58-61 |
| 5XL | 35 | 31 | 62-65 |
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Antonio Inoki - World Champion '72 Shirt
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- Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle
- Mild detergent and similar colors. Use non-chlorine bleach, only when necessary.
- No fabric softeners.
- Tumble dry low, or hang-dry for longest life.
- Cool iron inside-out if necessary.
- Do not iron print design.
- Do not dry clean.