Kimbo Slice is a BEAST in the ring. ESPN wants you to think otherwise. The media are portraying Kimbo Slice like the amateur fighter that he is, with the exception of one thing, the media wants him to expose himself. Kimbo Slice is currently breaking down barriers in a relatively new primetime sport. He is becoming a black phenom in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. He was recently featured on the cover of ESPN the Magazine. Kimbo Slice, better known to his acquaintances as Kevin Ferguson, was featured in a story that described his background and his elevation to national syndication. Ferguson was awarded a scholarship at the University of Miami, Fla. on academics. After his home was destroyed in a hurricane, he lived out of his car for an extended period of time. Following that short time, he began his career as a body guard for an aparently popular, unnamed pornography website. Described as a mild-mannered man, only out to harm those who harm others, he began his fighting career beating up neighborhood bullies and accepting challenges from men who wanted to fight him. The story made him out to be more of a protector than an antagonist. In his young career, he has yet to be beaten. He finished walloping another cocky contender last Saturday by technical knockout.
In my opinion, the ESPN article was more of a burden to the mixed martial arts fighter than a boost. His physical appearance is that of a staggering dark figure that would scare your soul out of your body before gently offering you a handshake. The article spoke of a life made up of poverty, barbarianism, and pornography. It gave a positive outlook on his life, but it also made the reader question whether or not Kevin Ferguson is who he says he is. The media are watching. Waiting for him to prove that the stereotypes are true. Please believe that as soon as this man makes a mistake outside of the ring, his career inside of the ring will be at question. Just like the Terrell Owens', Allen Iverson's and Kobe Bryant's of the sports world. They will be ready with the pen and pad handy. Just watch.
