Kimbo Slice appeared on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption” recently to discuss his October 4 bout with Ken Shamrock on CBS. What followed was Tony Kornheiser dragging himself through an interview he clearly didn’t want to do, and Kimbo alternating between statements that are clearly false and those that are merely very questionable.
On complaints from hardcore fans who criticize him for being “unproven”:
“[Expletive] it. That means they need to step up to the plate, we fight, so I can be proven, like I am street certified.”
On whether his credibility was damaged when he struggled to defeat James Thompson:
“To a lot of people James Thompson was elite. He fought in Pancrase over in Japan. …James is a well-rounded fighter, man. He has a good chin. [ed. note: really?]“
On whether he deserves his celebrity status:
“I never consider myself a celebrity. Celebrities don’t go to K-Mart. Celebrities don’t eat at McDonald’s. Celebrities don’t go to Wal-Mart. I don’t consider myself a celebrity. I’m just a little squirrel in this big world and I’m still trying to get my nut.”
‘Nuff said.
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commentsLast I checked Shamrock is still a pioneer of this sport, that doesn't in fact mean that he doesn't lose consciousness while shaving though. And what about the 'legend' phrase? Who was the legend? Abbot? Sorry but even in his prime Abbot should have been an undercard on Bumfights.
As long as CBS keeps tossing this guy fodder I will continue to dislike him, unless he happens to lose to set fodder and is actually awarded a loss.
James thompson is known for getting KOd hard as crap right?
but dude
think about it
before he takes the KO punch he can take some SHOTS
aleksander owned him yeah, but that fujita fight was very respectable, i loved it
Love' em of hate 'em to fight and see some lime light in this game by default makes you a superstar in my eyes.
All you Comic book guy fan boys should go JO to highlight reels!!!!
What is with the black fighters needing everyone to notice them? I get it Rampage. Your mug is plastered on the side of your truck so everyone will know its you. I get it Kimbo™... your Kimbo™ Slice®, thanks for wearing your stupid ass name on your t-shirt so I know who you are when I am buying underwear and car washing products at my local Wal-Mart.
I am looking forward to the "Shambo" fight on EliteXC® starring Kimbo™ Slice® and Pals. What a great brand you have there! Cant wait to see the backpacks, made for TV movie, lunch pals, and action figures!
Even if you don't like Kimbo, he did a good job with the crappy interview they threw at him.
Its not his fault the way he has been marketed, that would be his promter and managment team. Every time I hear the guy talk about MMA its always about he is trying to get better and how he knows he's bottom of the pile right now.
Love him or hate him at least he is giving an effort. I cant on hate a guy for going out and trying to get better. I can hate the people around him though (managers, Shaw)
Still pulling for Ken to sub him on the 4th though.... which is due to me just being old school and having a hard time letting go of my youth!
Actually, professional athletes do eat at McDonald's. Chad Johnson ring a bell? Dude slams Miccy D's on a daily basis.
I think Kimbo is still a little embarrassed that he wasn't able to just take Glass Joe's head off. God knows just about everyone else has been able to.
Aye love him or hate him ya gotta admit he gives a better interview than most would.
How the fuck does Tony 'hope' he's not mispronouncing fucking 'Shamrock'? FFS it's not like it was Kryzt.. Krzy.. the IFL guy on the TUF series.
he said other people have james as top ranked fighter?? who? Jared shaw? LOLOLOL.
Street certified lol... ask Sean Gannon about that!
answers the questions correctly? He said James Thompson has a good chin -- if anyone doesn't have a good chin, it's him.
@Aptninja
that was hilarious
Oh and to Aptninja:
GSP said that after his fights he goes to McD's. So maybe you need to educate yourself and then you won't come off as an idiot.
With all that said, I am not a Kimbo fan, but I will follow his development because I think he does have potential and I think it is interesting to watch him grow and see what he is actually working on since he obviously does not have the same tools or pedigree that someone like Lesnar has and we don't often get to see someone come to the big stage that is as green as these two are.
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