Minoru Suzuki

Wrestler

Birthday June 17, 1968

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Yokohama, Japan

Age 56 years old

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About

Japanese pro-wrestler and MMA fighter, who's worked for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), All Japan Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Noah. In NJPW, Suzuki is a one time holder of the IWGP Intercontinental Championship belt, as well as a one time NEVER Openweight Champion and has also held heavyweight titles with AJPW and PWN.

Before Fame

An early acolyte of MMA, he co-founded of Pancrase in 1993, one of the first mixed martial arts organizations in the world. He was the second King of Pancrase world champion. 

Trivia

His fighting style is characterized as catch wrestling and he was primarily a grappler during his time in MMA.

Family Life

He's originally from Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Associated With

Yoshiaki Fujiwara was one of Suzuki's early mentors.