Kimbo Slice - Mixed Martial Artists, Birthday and Childhood
Kimbo Slice's Personal Details
Kevin Ferguson, popularly known as Kimbo Slice, was an American mixed martial artist
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | February 8, 1974 |
| Died on | June 6, 2016 |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous | Died Young, Sportspersons, Mixed Martial Artists, Mixed Martial Artists |
| Group of people | Black Men |
| Spouses | Antionette Ray |
| Known as | Kevin Ferguson, Kevin |
| Childrens | Kassandra Ferguson, Kevin Ferguson II, Kevin Ferguson Jr., Kevina Ferguson, Kevlar Ferguson, Kiara Ferguson |
| Universities |
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| Birth Place | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Height | 188 |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | R |
| Mother | Rosemary Clarke |
| Net Worth | $1 million as of Jun 1,2017 |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Born in | Nassau, Bahamas |
| Famous as | Mixed martial Artist |
| Died at Age | 42 |
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Who is Kimbo Slice?
Kevin Ferguson, popularly known as Kimbo Slice, was an American mixed martial artist, boxer, wrestler, as well as actor. Owing to his mutual combat street fights which were shared across the internet, he gained immense popularity and the name ‘The King of Web Brawlers’. Born in Nassau, Bahamas, Slice did various jobs during the early years of his life, including that of a nightclub bouncer, limousine driver, and a bodyguard. Later, when he was around the age of thirty, he developed an interest in Mixed Martial Arts. Slice made his MMA debut against Ray Mercer, a former WBO Heavyweight Champion and Olympic gold medalist. After Slice emerged victorious, defeating the latter in the first round with a Guillotine Choke, he started gaining popularity. Once he became known as a prominent MMA fighter a few years later, he also made his debut in boxing and wrestling. Slice had also acted in a few films such as ‘Blood and Bone’, and ‘Circle of Pain’. His successful career was tragically short-lived as he passed away at the age of 42 due to heart failure.
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Childhood & Early Life
Kimbo Slice was born as Kevin Ferguson in Nassau, Bahamas on 8th February 1974. At a very early age, he moved to the US along with his family. He grew up along with his two brothers in Florida.
Slice attended several schools such as Cutler Ridge Middle School and Richmond Heights Middle School. His first fight took place at the age of thirteen, when he had to defend a friend.
After his schooling he joined the University of Miami, where he studied criminal justice. He also attended the Bethune-Cookman University. Later he did several jobs including that of a nightclub bouncer, limousine driver, and bodyguard.
Career in Combat Sports
Kimbo Slice started his career by taking part in unofficial mutual combat street fights. He earned the name ‘Slice’ after he left a cut on his opponent’s right eye during a fight. The fight went viral on the internet.
In 2005, after he developed a liking for MMA, he began his martial arts training at the Freestyle Fighting Academy. His first fight was against Ray Mercer, who was a former WBO Heavyweight Champion as well as an Olympic gold medalist boxer. The fight took place on June 23rd, 2007, at the Cage Fury Fighting Championships, where Slice defeated Mercer in the first round with a Guillotine Choke.
The following year, Slice appeared at the ‘EliteXC: Street Certified’, where he fought Tank Abbot. Slice once again defeated his opponent and emerged victorious. Slowly, his fan base started growing.
After he achieved multiple other victories, he made the decision to compete in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). He took part in the show ‘The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights’. In his first fight of the show, Slice faced Roy Nelson, by whom he was defeated. Later, he faced Houston Alexander at the ‘Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale’. After a fierce fight, Slice emerged victorious through unanimous decision.
In August 2010, Slice spoke about his interest in pursuing a career in boxing. He made his boxing debut after exactly one year, against James Wade. The fight took place at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Slice won the fight via KO in the first round itself. Over the next few years, he fought multiple other opponents as well.
In February 2011, Slice made his debut in professional wrestling. He faced former Sumo wrestler Shinichi Suzukawa at the Inoki Genome Federation’s ‘Genome 14’ event, which was held in Fukuoka, Japan. However, he had to pull out of the match due to an injury.
On January 2015, it was announced by Bellator MMA that Slice had signed a multi-fight deal with them. His first fight was against Ken Shamrock, where he knocked out the latter in the first round. Some observers, however, noted that the fight appeared to be fixed.
The following year, his fight against Dhafir Harris, popularly known as Dada 5000, gained massive attention, as the two were bitter rivals. Even though Slice won the fight after he knocked out Dada, it was later revealed that Slice had failed the pre-fight drug test, because of which the result of the match was changed to a no-contest.
Acting career
Kimbo Slice has also acted in a few films. He played a supporting role in the 2009 American martial arts film ‘Blood and Bone’, which was directed by Ben Ramsey. The film starred Michael Jai White, Eamonn Walker, Julian Sands, Matt Mullins, Bob Sapp, Kimbo Slice and several other actors and martial artists.
The story revolved around the character named Isiah Bone, who after coming out of prison makes a name for himself in the underground fight scene. The film was met with average reviews.
Kimbo Slice played a supporting role in the action fantasy movie ‘The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption’. Directed by Roel Riene, the film continued the story of Mathayus, who after becoming the Scorpion King, sees his kingdom facing several calamities. The film starred Victor Webster, Bostin Christopher, Temuera Morrison, Kystal Vee, and Selina Lo alongside Kimbo Slice. The film was a commercial success. It received mostly mixed to negative reviews.
Personal Life
Kimbo Slice’s girlfriend was Antoinette Ray, whom he had dated for a very long time. The couple had six children. The two were planning to get married; however, Slice passed away before the marriage could take place.
On 5th June 2016, Slice was admitted to a hospital near his home. On 6 June 2016, he passed away due to heart failure.
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Kimbo Slice biography timelines
- // 8th Feb 1974Kimbo Slice was born as Kevin Ferguson in Nassau, Bahamas on 8th February 1974. At a very early age, he moved to the US along with his family. He grew up along with his two brothers in Florida.
- // 2005 To 23rd Jun 2007In 2005, after he developed a liking for MMA, he began his martial arts training at the Freestyle Fighting Academy. His first fight was against Ray Mercer, who was a former WBO Heavyweight Champion as well as an Olympic gold medalist boxer. The fight took place on June 23rd, 2007, at the Cage Fury Fighting Championships, where Slice defeated Mercer in the first round with a Guillotine Choke.
- // 2009Kimbo Slice has also acted in a few films. He played a supporting role in the 2009 American martial arts film ‘Blood and Bone’, which was directed by Ben Ramsey. The film starred Michael Jai White, Eamonn Walker, Julian Sands, Matt Mullins, Bob Sapp, Kimbo Slice and several other actors and martial artists.
- // Aug 2010In August 2010, Slice spoke about his interest in pursuing a career in boxing. He made his boxing debut after exactly one year, against James Wade. The fight took place at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Slice won the fight via KO in the first round itself. Over the next few years, he fought multiple other opponents as well.
- // Feb 2011In February 2011, Slice made his debut in professional wrestling. He faced former Sumo wrestler Shinichi Suzukawa at the Inoki Genome Federation’s ‘Genome 14’ event, which was held in Fukuoka, Japan. However, he had to pull out of the match due to an injury.
- // Jan 2015On January 2015, it was announced by Bellator MMA that Slice had signed a multi-fight deal with them. His first fight was against Ken Shamrock, where he knocked out the latter in the first round. Some observers, however, noted that the fight appeared to be fixed.
- // 6th Jun 2016On 5th June 2016, Slice was admitted to a hospital near his home. On 6 June 2016, he passed away due to heart failure.
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Kimbo Slice's FAQ
What is Kimbo Slice birthday?
Kimbo Slice was born at 1974-02-08
When was Kimbo Slice died?
Kimbo Slice was died at 2016-06-06
Where was Kimbo Slice died?
Kimbo Slice was died in Coral Springs
Which age was Kimbo Slice died?
Kimbo Slice was died at age 42
Where is Kimbo Slice's birth place?
Kimbo Slice was born in Nassau, Bahamas
What is Kimbo Slice nationalities?
Kimbo Slice's nationalities is American
Who is Kimbo Slice spouses?
Kimbo Slice's spouses is Antionette Ray
Who is Kimbo Slice childrens?
Kimbo Slice's childrens is Kassandra Ferguson, Kevin Ferguson II, Kevin Ferguson Jr., Kevina Ferguson, Kevlar Ferguson, Kiara Ferguson
What was Kimbo Slice universities?
Kimbo Slice studied at University of Miami
How tall is Kimbo Slice?
Kimbo Slice's height is 188
Who is Kimbo Slice's father?
Kimbo Slice's father is R
Who is Kimbo Slice's mother?
Kimbo Slice's mother is Rosemary Clarke
What is Kimbo Slice's sun sign?
Kimbo Slice is Aquarius
How famous is Kimbo Slice?
Kimbo Slice is famouse as Mixed martial Artist