Fighters and athletes pay tribute to Kimbo Slice
Former UFC fighter Kimbo Slice, whose real name was Kevin Ferguson, died Monday at the age of 42 due to complications from heart failure. Slice was a one-of-a-kind brawler, who had a 5-2-1 record in mixed martial arts and a 7-0 record as a boxer after rising to fame in viral streetfight videos. Slice's fellow fighters and his fans from across the world of sports mourned his passing on Twitter.
You'd never find anyone that could say a bad thing about Kimbo. Such a great guy. Going to be missed. Rest easy big fella. #RIPKimbo
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocicufc) June 7, 2016
Sad to hear the news about Kimbo Slice. Condolences to his family. #RIP
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) June 7, 2016
? sad day for anyone that has ever met or is a fan of Kimbo. https://t.co/ukN7zFUIfH
— Quinton Jackson (@Rampage4real) June 7, 2016
RIP Kimbo pic.twitter.com/Q4kZ4xhff8
— Dana White (@danawhite) June 7, 2016
One time for Kimbo! #RIP ?? https://t.co/hqd8IHiGcZ pic.twitter.com/hLqe5fNRGC
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) June 7, 2016
#RIP KIMBO
— Von Miller (@Millerlite40) June 7, 2016
Im at a loss for words... Rest In Heaven @KimboSlice pic.twitter.com/dFL7m8X0ck
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 7, 2016