

Kimbo is a nickname that he had for most of his life, and the Slice part came around later. Most people know him as Kimbo Slice, but those close to him know him as Kevin Ferguson.

Even if you don't want to be a fighter, you can absolutely learn a thing or two from Kimbo Slice. If you want something, go get it, don't let anybody stop you. His life was over much too soon, but at least he had a chance to find success doing what he loved. Kimbo wasn't the most technical fighter, but he always went out there to put on a great show for the fans, and put himself on the line in the process. He wasn't just fighting for the sake of fighting, he was fighting to earn a better life for himself, his friends, and his family. From fighting at a young age to protect a friend of his, to fighting on the biggest stages in the world, Kimbo always did his best.

Kimbo went from rags to riches, but never forgot where he came from. But there are many versions of the American Dream. When you think of "The American Dream", you might picture a someone who grows up on a farm, ends up getting a job for one of the major automobile companies, works hard for 45 years, raises a family, retires with a great pension, then moves to Florida to live out their days. In the process, he not only won the hearts of fight fans the world over, but he became a household name and carved out a legendary career for himself. Kimbo's career trajectory was completely unique to him- he blazed his own path because there weren't really any footsteps for him to follow. He was a controversial guy, but anyone that knew him always had good things to say about him, even before he passed away. It's with heavy hearts that we look back on this force of nature known to many as Kimbo Slice.
