Kimbo Slice (2003)

A viral sensation before it was an everyday occurrence, the late Kimbo Slice became a superstar bubbling below the surface of pop culture thanks to word of mouth and grainy videos of him slugging it out in backyards all over Miami. Soon, he’d break through, fighting in major MMA promotions, competing on The Ultimate Fighter, and then UFC.

Slice, real name Kevin Ferguson, leaves behind a compelling legacy. From street fighting for money, to earning a scholarship to the University of Miami for a criminal justice major, to being a dedicated family man and worldwide phenomenon, it’s an impact as big as the man himself.