Kimbo Slice

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kimbo Slice
Occupation	MMA Fighter
Date Of Birth	Feb 8, 1974(1974-02-08)
Age	50
Date Of Death	June 6, 2016, Northwest Medical Center, Margate, FL
Birthplace	Nassau
Country	Bahamas
Horoscope	Aquarius

Kimbo Slice Biography

Kimbo Slice is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on February 8, 1974 in Nassau, Bahamas. Street fighter who used internet fame to start a professional boxing and MMA career.

He was cut from the UFC after losing to Matt Mitrione at UFC 113.

Ferguson was born in Nassau, Bahamas, but moved to the United States as a child, growing up in Cutler Ridge, Florida. Ferguson was raised with his two brothers by mother Rosemary Clarke. He went to Bel-Air Elementary School, where Ferguson was reportedly involved in his first fight at 13 as he tried to defend a friend. Ferguson continued his studies at Cutler Ridge Middle School and later attended Richmond Heights Middle School. He attended Miami Palmetto High School, where he was the star middle linebacker. In 1992, his house in Perrine, Florida was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew, forcing him to live in his 1987 Nissan Pathfinder for a month.

For college, he attended both Bethune-Cookman University and the University of Miami, where he held an athletic scholarship and studied criminal justice. He was there for a year and a half. In 1997, he had a tryout with the Miami Dolphins and was part of the pre-season squad but was unable to secure a spot on the first team. Slice’s cousin is United States judoka Rhadi Ferguson.

He married Antionette Ray in 2012. He had a total of six children.

Kimbo Slice Net Worth

Kimbo Slice is one of the richest MMA Fighter from Bahamas. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kimbo Slice 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played linebacker for the University of Miami and competed for a roster spot on the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

He started his UFC career by competing on the reality series The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights.

Kevin Ferguson (February 8, 1974 – June 6, 2016), better known as Kimbo Slice, was a Bahamian-American mixed martial artist, boxer, professional wrestler and occasional actor. He became noted for mutual combat street fights which were spread across the Internet, leading Rolling Stone to call him “The King of the Web Brawlers”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kimbo Slice height 6 ft 2 in Kimbo weight 234  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kimbo Slice Dating?

According to our records, Kimbo Slice is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Kimbo Slice’s is not dating anyone.

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Slice was featured on The Iron Ring, a television series airing on BET that features MMA prospects. Slice was part of the selection process for the participants. He made his official acting debut when playing the character Bludge on Nickelodeon’s 2008 holiday special, Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh.

Facts & Trivia

Kimbo Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Bahamas. Kimbo Slice celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

On October 4, 2008, a Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock fight was supposed to take place at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida as part of CBS’ Saturday Night Fights. However, Shamrock received a cut to the left eye during a warm- up only hours before the fight was to take place. This left the head of fight operations, Jeremy Lappen, to choose a replacement for the fight. Options were Seth Petruzelli, Aaron Rosa and Frank Shamrock. Slice’s team stated they did not want him fighting Frank no matter how much money was offered to them, so Lappen decided that Petruzelli was the best option for the main event. Slice agreed to take the fight after receiving a raise in pay, and took in $500,000. Petruzelli defeated Slice by TKO 14 seconds into the first round of the bout.

Top Facts about Kimbo Slice

1. Kimbo Slice was born in the Bahamas in 1974.
2. He gained fame through street fighting videos on YouTube.
3. Slice competed in MMA, boxing, and kickboxing.
4. His professional MMA record was 5 wins and 2 losses.
5. Slice fought for promotions such as EliteXC and Bellator.
6. He passed away from heart failure at age 42.
7. Slice had a successful career as a pro wrestler in TNA Wrestling.
8. He appeared in movies such as “Blood and Bone” and “The Scorpion King 3.”
9. Slice’s real name was Kevin Ferguson.
10. He was known for his intimidating appearance and powerful punches.

What did Mike Tyson say to Kimbo Slice?

Before signing a deal to compete in the UFC, backyard brawler Kimbo Slice was told by boxing legend Mike Tyson to ‘ never turn pro ‘. Slice, the legendary bare knuckle fighter, met the former undisputed world heavyweight champion at a concert in Miami where he passed on his words of wisdom.

What was Kimbo Slice worth when he died?

Kimbo Slice was a Bahamian-born American boxer and a mixed martial artist who had a net worth of $500 thousand dollars at the time of his death. He became famous for street fights which were publicized across the internet. Rolling Stone once dubbed Slice as “The King of the Web Brawlers”.

Was Kimbo Slice a good fighter?

While Slice has the strength and athleticism to potentially be a great MMA fighter, his current talent level is still very, very low. As a professional MMA fighter, Slice’s only asset is his strong punching strength, a skill that, while valuable, certainly isn’t enough for him to succeed at the professional level.

How many fights did Kimbo Slice loss?

Kimbo Slice
Wins| 5
By knockout| 4
By decision| 1
Losses| 2

Who is best Muhammad Ali or Mike Tyson?

Ali is the clear winner when it comes to foot speed. He had speed that a man of his size wouldn’t normally possess. Ali had quick hands as well, but his hand speed was nowhere near as lethal as his foot speed. For years Mike Tyson’s hand speed has been overlooked.