Say Hello To Kimbo Slice

Kimbo Slice, born Kevin Ferguson on February 8, 1974 in Nassau, Bahamas moved to the United States as a child. He grew up in Cutler Ridge, Florida with his two brothers who were all raised by mother Rosemary Clarke. Kevin remembers the first fight he was ever in was as a thirteen year old and he entered into the fight to protect a friend. During his schooling at Miami Palmetto High School, he was the star middle linebacker.

In 1992 Hurricane Andrew swept through with much notoriety as it destroyed coastal homes, including Kevin Ferguson’s, forcing him to spend a month living in his 1987 Nissan Pathfinder.

Kevin attended college through an athletic scholarship and studied in criminal justice. In 1997, he had a tryout for the Miami Dolphins, he was part of the pre-season squad, but did not get placed in the first team. It was said, that at some point in time, Kevin Ferguson spent ten years in prison.

Working as a bouncer for a strip club, Ferguson got an offer as a limousine driver and body guard from high school friend and current manager Mike Ember. He worked at this position for the popular adult subscription websites owner RealityKings who now accompany him to his fights, they are called “Team Kimbo”.

In 2002, Kevin was charged with carrying a concealed weapon. In 2003, he began his run as an internet street fighter in unsanctioned fights. The main outlets for these fights were SublimeDirectory and YouTube. He gained his name ‘Slice’ because of a large cut he left on one of his opponent’s right eye. Kimbo is a nickname he has carried since childhood.