When a celebrity’s 15 minutes of fame are finally up, for some reason they always turn their attention towards the boxing ring, where they stand in front of hundreds and pummel another “celebrity” all for some “charity”, which in most cases is their own bank account. Danny Bonaduce and Jose Canseco do so on a regular basis. John Wayne Bobbitt is heading into the ring this Saturday. So it makes sense that MMA star Kimbo Slice has apparently decided to revitalize his dying career by giving “the sweet science” a try.
(Bet he could beat Bonaduce)
In an interview with Dan Le Batard, Slice admitted that he’s thinking about strapping on some larger gloves, agreeing to keep his feet on the ground, and stepping into the boxing ring. After all, he needs something to do while that weird legal stuff with his MMA contract gets sorted out.
But as MMARATED.COM points this, this move into the boxing world isn’t necessary something Slice should be looking forward to.
MMARATED.COM:
But there is one little detail that might give Slice some pause: In boxing – though the gloves are a bit thicker, a bit cushier – you get punched in the face a lot. And if his recent 14-second TKO loss to Seth Petruzelli at EliteXC’s final show in early October is any indication, Slice does not like to get punched in the face.
Let’s be fair, does anyone really enjoy getting punched in the face? Sure, some tough guys might say differently, but when the Truth Serum starts flowing and people speak honestly, no one’s really enjoys getting socked in the mouth. And you know why? Because it hurts. Really, really bad!







6:23 pm on November 13th, 2008
Aren't there enough 14-second 1st round KOs in boxing without Kimbo Slice coming around?
6:39 pm on November 13th, 2008
Kimbo….Vince McMahon
Vince….Kimbo Slice.
Yeah, about 2 months too late, but hey. I can see Vince making Kimbo a star in WWE.
Before everyone screams "fake", the money is real and there's no 15 seconds Main Events on RAW.
http://www.wrestlingbeltworld.com
6:52 pm on November 13th, 2008
Or he could just go back to beating up guys who are smaller than he is in someone's back yard if he needs that adrenaline rush. Give up the dream, Kimbo.
6:55 pm on November 13th, 2008
Wrestling isn't fake, it's predetermined.
8:50 pm on November 13th, 2008
Kimbo Slice couldn't beat Glass Joe.
9:40 pm on November 13th, 2008
Because nothing will restore the legitimacy of your athletic ability more than by entering the world of professional boxing.