Kimbo Slice’s Longest Fight To Date… James Thompson, Plus Video
Sunday, June 1st, 2008Last night Kimbo Slice matched up with James Thompson at EliteXC Primetown. The event took place at the new Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, and was featured live on the first ever CBS Saturday Night Fights. In the past Kimbo’s professional fights lasted no longer than 43 seconds, that being a devastating Knock Out delivered by Kimbo, bringing the legendary UFC fighter Tank Abbott to his knees.
But last night’s fight was different… Unlike past fights, Kimbo’s fight against James Thompson made it’s way into the third round. Much like the Kimbo “Underground Fight” against UFC Sean Gannon (watch below), Kimbo was completely winded from the length of the fight. After several close encounters on the mat which looked as if Kimbo would have his first pro loss, Kimbo pulled it together in the third round using his bread and butter striking skills to deliver several punches rocking, but not Knocking, James. Although loosing the fight, James provided to have an iron chin.
