Background
Mori was born in Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
森 昭生武蔵
Mori was born in Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
He announced his retirement and decided to end his 14-year professional career at a press conference in Tokyo on August 26, 2009. He holds notable wins over Ray Sefo, Peter Aerts, Sam Greco and Bob Sapp. After he started practicing Seido-kaikan (正道会館) karate he took his ring name from the famous samurai of the same name Musashi Miyamoto, since his kicking techniques is said to resemble the latter"s sword-slashing moves.
Throughout his long K-1 career Musashi made it to the K-1 World Grand Prix seven times.
He made it to the finals twice. Both times he lost to Remy Bonjasky, via decision.
Musashi"s entrance theme was made by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. The song is called "Battleship Musashi." Musashi took part in a Loudness 25th anniversary concert at Tokyo International forum where he congratulated the band.
Musashi also plays Issei Kurosaki/Kamen Rider Caucasus in Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love.
Musashi put on a valiant performance in the fight by avoiding Jerome"s heavy punches and landing his own punches, until the final 40 seconds where Musashi was knocked down by a powerful combo. In the end, it was a unanimous decision loss for Musashi. Although fans saw him in very good shape and he put up a very strong fight, Musashi announced that he would retire after the fight and would not enter the ring again.
2004 K-1 World Grand Prix runner up.