This is an open letter from Uncle Louie to Combat Sports fans regarding the loss of Kimbo Slice and the indelible mark left on all fight sports. The letter was recently read aloud live from Miami Florida, by Uncle Louie, for fans around the world.
Uncle Louie and Goldberg recently spent time with Kimbo in South Florida at American Top Team
Last week, Miami lost one of it's very best, putting MMA fans throughout the world and in the 305 to the test, as American Top Team joined Kimbo's family and laid him to rest, Bellator's Scott Coker sent out a tweet and in my opinion put it best...
A bare knuckle brawler from the 305, Kevin Ferguson's legacy will always be alive.
He took the internet by storm, accruing millions of fans because of his innate ability to throw his hands way harder than the norm. A thick black beard and gold adorned, the Miami native, Bahamian born, UM alum has united the entire combat sports world, as we mourn.
He swarmed his opponents with swooping rights, putting almost all of them down for the night.
Representing the 305 on YouTube brought Kimbo to the forefront of "going viral" before the world knew the term viral would even exist. Around his neck hung a solid gold fist.
His ferocious counter punches and the dynamic personality he portrayed, yielded unprecedented success and dividends they paid.
From backyard brawls to Octagon sprawls, to Kimbo's hands, even legends like Ken Shamrock would fall.
Much respect to his fam and the memories he gave. Thank you Kimbo Slice, from the cradle to the grave.
Blessed Love, from the 305...
- Uncle Louie
PS:
Uncle Louie just wrapped his production assistance of a special tribute to Miami's legendary brawler turned pro MMA fighter Kimbo Slice; entitled "Kimbo Slice: One of a Kind", the introspective into the man known as Kimbo is set to air on Spike TV this Friday at 8pm EST.
A Miami based, NY born entertainment impresario who began as a hip hop artist, Uncle Louie enlisted assistance from friends such as Bill Goldberg, Brodus Clay (aka Tyrus), Mick Foley and World Famous Comic Russell Peters to help pay tribute to his friend Kimbo.
Support HuffPost
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
Your Loyalty Means The World To Us
At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.
Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.
Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.
Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.