Kimbo Slice - an icon of mixed martial arts, whose legend began at the very epicenter of the internet era. His story is not just that of a fighter; it's a tale of strength of spirit and an unconventional path to fame. He soared to the heights of popularity through YouTube videos that captured millions of hearts and inspired fans worldwide, earning him the title of "Internet Fight King" by Rolling Stone. Behind his imposing appearance was a talented fighter with astonishing striking power and unwavering charisma. His story is a captivating journey from the fringes of the internet to the arenas of mixed martial arts, where he became a symbol of strength and determination.
Kevin Ferguson, better known as Kimbo Slice, was born on February 8, 1974, in Nassau, The Bahamas, but moved to the United States in his childhood and grew up in Cutler Ridge, Florida. Ferguson was raised alongside his two brothers and his mother, Rosemary Clark. He attended Bel-Air Elementary School, where at the age of 13, he got into his first fight while trying to defend a friend. Ferguson continued his education at Cutler Ridge Middle School and then attended Richmond Heights Middle School. He studied at Miami Palmetto High School, where he excelled as a star linebacker. In 1992, his home in Perrine, Florida, was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew, forcing him to live in his 1987 Nissan Pathfinder for a month.
