Kimbo Slice Shows He’s More Than a Backyard Brawler, Choking Out an Olympic Boxing Champion

Kimbo Slice shows he’s a true fighter by tapping Out former heavyweight boxing champ.

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Kimbo Slice - Image credit @kimboslice Instagram

Kimbo Slice, known for his incredible toughness, gained even more respect when he showed his skills in MMA. The fighter from the Bahamas proved he wasn’t just a backyard brawler but a serious competitor in the cage.

Kimbo Slice Stuns Fans by Choking Out Boxing Legend Ray Mercer

Kimbo Slice became a huge name in the early 2000s, gaining fans worldwide with viral videos of his intense street fights. His real name was Kevin Ferguson, but the world knew him as Kimbo. People were drawn to his raw talent and his larger-than-life personality.

After building a massive following, Kimbo decided to take his skills to MMA. He trained hard and quickly set his sights on a big challenge: a fight against Ray Mercer, a former Olympic gold medalist and heavyweight boxing champion who had shared the ring with legends like Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield.

Though Mercer was once a dominant force, at 46 years old, he wasn’t the same fighter. When the fight began, Kimbo wasted no time, charging across the cage and landing an early takedown, proving he was ready to take his career to the next level.

After a tough start, Ray Mercer managed to get back up, showing his fighting spirit. But Kimbo Slice was too much for him to handle.

Kimbo kept pushing forward, landing powerful knees before taking Mercer down again. He then locked in a guillotine choke, forcing Mercer to tap out and end the fight. Kimbo Slice earned respect as a real MMA fighter.

Many had doubted him because of his street fighting past, but Kimbo proved he was more than just that. After appearing on The Ultimate Fighter, he went on to fight in Bellator, where he achieved more success, including a notable victory over Ken Shamrock. Kimbo’s journey showed that he was a serious competitor in the world of MMA.

Published on November 26, 2024 at 1:15 pm
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