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MMA fighter Kimbo Slice has died in Florida hospital, according to his team
June 7, 20161:57pm
Kimbo Slice in his last fight for Bellator MMA against Dhafir Harris.
STREET-fighting legend Kimbo Slice has died after being rushed to a Florida hospital, according to his team.
American Top Team — the facility where Slice trained out of in Coconut Creek, Florida, posted a tweet that said the fighter passed away after he was admitted to hospital on Tuesday.
He was 42 years old.
The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo. pic.twitter.com/sjs8ctyJMd
— American Top Team (@AmericanTopTeam) June 7, 2016
According to a report by TMZ, Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, was taken from his home in Coral Springs by emergency services before being admitted into care.
It is currently unclear as to the reason for Ferguson’s lapse in health, however some reports indicate a possible heart attack.
Bellator MMA President Scott Coker released a statement on Tuesday afternoon, confirming Ferguson’s death and offering a kind tribute to the fighter.
“We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family,” Coker wrote.
“One of the most popular MMA fighters ever, Kimbo was a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport.
“Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man. His loss leaves us all with extremely heavy hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ferguson family and all of Kimbo’s friends, fans, and teammates.”
MMA fighter Kimbo Slice has died in Florida hospital, according to his team
June 7, 20161:57pm
Kimbo Slice in his last fight for Bellator MMA against Dhafir Harris.
STREET-fighting legend Kimbo Slice has died after being rushed to a Florida hospital, according to his team.
American Top Team — the facility where Slice trained out of in Coconut Creek, Florida, posted a tweet that said the fighter passed away after he was admitted to hospital on Tuesday.
He was 42 years old.
The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo. pic.twitter.com/sjs8ctyJMd
— American Top Team (@AmericanTopTeam) June 7, 2016
According to a report by TMZ, Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, was taken from his home in Coral Springs by emergency services before being admitted into care.
It is currently unclear as to the reason for Ferguson’s lapse in health, however some reports indicate a possible heart attack.
Bellator MMA President Scott Coker released a statement on Tuesday afternoon, confirming Ferguson’s death and offering a kind tribute to the fighter.
“We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family,” Coker wrote.
“One of the most popular MMA fighters ever, Kimbo was a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport.
“Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man. His loss leaves us all with extremely heavy hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ferguson family and all of Kimbo’s friends, fans, and teammates.”
