Kevin Ferguson Jr., son of legendary combat sports figure Kimbo Slice, delivered a spectacular one-punch knockout at a recent Celebrity Boxing event in Philadelphia. The 32-year-old athlete, affectionately known as ‘Baby Slice,’ showcased his inherited prowess in the ring, leaving spectators in awe.
The event, headlined by former three-weight world champion ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley, took place at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester. Ferguson Jr. faced off against Drew Mournet, founder of protein and clothing brand Apex Sport, in a super-middleweight contest that quickly became the talk of the night.
In the second round, Ferguson Jr. unleashed a devastating overhand right that sent Mournet’s mouthpiece flying and brought the bout to an abrupt end. The knockout was reminiscent of his father’s iconic style, known for delivering swift and decisive blows.
Following his emphatic victory, Ferguson Jr. described the match as “easy work,” demonstrating the confidence that has become a hallmark of the Slice family legacy. This performance marks a triumphant return to Celebrity Boxing for the young athlete, who has been making waves in various combat sports disciplines.
The late Kimbo Slice, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 42, left an indelible mark on the world of combat sports. With a professional boxing record of 7-0, including six knockouts, Slice was a pioneer in the era of viral internet videos, gaining fame long before the current wave of social media boxing stars.
Ferguson Jr. has been vocal about using his father’s memory as motivation in his own career. In 2017, he won his first professional MMA fight, knocking out Darryal Griffin at Bellator 179 in London. The young fighter has also competed multiple times for Bellator MMA between 2016 and 2019, following in his father’s footsteps.
As ‘Baby Slice’ continues to carve out his own path in the world of combat sports, comparisons to his father are inevitable. Recently, he boldly claimed that Kimbo Slice would have been able to compete against top-tier boxers like Deontay Wilder in today’s boxing landscape.
