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Kimbo Slice

Kimbo Slice Bio

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Also Known As:
The King of the Web Brawlers, Kevin Ferguson
Date of Birth:
February 8, 1974
Height:
6' 2"
Hometown:
Coral Springs

Bio:
Kimbo Slice (born Kevin Ferguson in Nassau, Bahamas on Feb. 8, 1974) was a former boxer and MMA fighter until his death on June 6, 2016. In professional boxing, Kimbo boasted an unbeaten record of 7 wins from 7 fights, with 6 of those being knockouts. In MMA he boasted an 8-6 record, with 4 of those coming through knockout. After working jobs as a bouncer at a strip club and a limousine driver for a porn company, Kimbo began his career in unsanctioned street fights in 2003. In his first taped fight against an opponent called Big D, he cut his opponent’s left, which earned him his nickname ‘Slice.’ He was then called Kimbo ever since his childhood.

Best Known For:
Kimbo was best known for his fight with Houston Alexander at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale. It was a fight that many expected wouldn’t go past round one, but Kimbo won the battle with a unanimous decision, which made him a pay-per-view draw.

Personal Life:
Kimbo Slice was hospitalized on June 6, 2016, and died soon after entering the hospital. Before his passing, he lived with his family in Coral Springs, Florida. Kimbo was the father of six children: three boys and three girls. He was also engaged to long-time girlfriend, Antionette Ray.

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As if Kimbo Slice’s tragic death on June 6 wasn’t heartbreaking enough, a new report now claims doctors were preparing to save him, via a heart transplant, before he passed away. Unfortunately, he died before he was even put on the organ donor list. So sad.
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Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson was only 42 years old when he passed away unexpectedly, leaving his family, friends, and fans stunned. Although a cause of death has yet to be determined, many have started to speculate whether or not the use of anabolic steroids contributed to his heart failure on Monday, June 6, when he died.

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Kimbo Slice’s Death From Heart Failure — What Could Have Happened — Expert Says

Kimbo Slice died at the shocking age of 42, reportedly due to heart failure. How could such a young man suffer such a fatal attack? An expert EXCLUSIVELY explains to HollywoodLife.com what could have caused Kimbo’s death.
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Kevin Ferguson was best known as MMA fighter, Kimbo Slice — but to his family, he was so much more.
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Just hours after news of Kimbo Slice’s passing was confirmed on June 6, his alleged cause of death was also revealed by his training partner. The famous MMA Fighter’s life ended due to apparent heart failure. To get all the details, keep reading.
Kimbo Slice’s life abruptly ended on June 6 at the young age of 42. The MMA Fighter was a legend in the ring, and on the streets, but according to his training partner, his heart gave out on him, and that ultimately killed him. So sad.

June 7, 2016

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