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Title: Kimbo Slice quits MMA, now boxing
Post by: mcmainiac on January 18, 2011, 12:38:52 PM: MMAFighting.com is reporting that Kimbo Slice has now quit boxing and is turning to professional wrestling. Does this surprise anyone really? He quite MMA so why wouldn't he quit boxing to go make some big money in Japan as a wrestler. I have nothing against the guy and realistically I think it is a good idea for a man of his age and skillset. Get all the money you can while you can I say. Anyhow the article and link is below.

Kimbo Slice Quits Boxing, Reportedly Set for Pro Wrestling Tournament10
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So much for the great Kimbo Slice boxing experiment.

The former street fighting sensation turned MMA fighter abruptly quit his pursuit of becoming a boxing star in October, Slice's former promoter Jared Shaw told MMA Fighting.

"[Slice left the boxing training camp] due to some various injuries and to go film The Scorpion King. Upon his return, he didn't show me any interest in boxing, so we just decided for right now to put it to the side," Shaw said.

"In boxing, in order to be amongst the best in the world, he was going to have to put in double the work he was accustomed to. Due to the wear and tear on his body, he wasn't able to perform up to the standard we wanted him to."

Slice said in August that he would pursue a boxing career. He never actually competed in a boxing match.

The Inoki Genome Federation pro wrestling organization announced on Tuesday that Slice will take part in its 8-man tournament on February 5th in Fukuoka, Japan, against former Sumo wrestler Shinichi "Wakakirin" Suzukawa. If you recall, "Wakakirin" was supposed to face Bob Sapp at Dynamite!! 2010 until Sapp pulled out on fight night due to undisclosed reasons. Josh Barnett will also reportedly compete in the tournament.

Shaw said he hasn't talked to Slice since October. He was surprised to hear of Slice's new gig, but added, "I think Kimbo Slice's days as a fighter are close to an end."

http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/01/18/kimbo-slice-quits-boxing-reportedly-set-for-pro-wrestling-tourn/
Title: Re: Kimbo Slice quits MMA, now boxing
Post by: LatsMcGee on January 18, 2011, 10:23:26 PM: I don't think anyone really cares about this guy anymore......
Title: Re: Kimbo Slice quits MMA, now boxing
Post by: coltrane on January 20, 2011, 06:15:47 AM: Yes, no one cares really.'

And why would anyone criticize him anyway? Good for him if he can continue to market himself.
Title: Re: Kimbo Slice quits MMA, now boxing
Post by: George Whorewell on January 20, 2011, 06:40:53 AM: He should fight Brock Lesnar to be the next # 1 contender for the belt.
Title: Re: Kimbo Slice quits MMA, now boxing
Post by: coltrane on January 20, 2011, 07:17:11 AM: Quote from: George Whorewell on January 20, 2011, 06:40:53 AM
He should fight Brock Lesnar to be the next # 1 contender for the belt.

Flagged as racist post.
Title: Re: Kimbo Slice quits MMA, now boxing
Post by: Nathan on January 21, 2011, 08:14:49 PM: I like Kimbo ppl are way too hard on the guy. look at all the catch up he had to do, and he is getting to old to catch up.