The following is an excerpt from an interview with Kimbo Slice, where he discusses his upcoming MMA bout with former pro boxing champion Ray Mercer. The interview was conducted by TouchGloves.com.
Kimbo, thank you for taking the time to do this interview. How did you get started in the backyard-style street fights we've been seeing over the Internet?
The backyard was just a location that was picked. It was a personal beef between the guy and myself. It was a location that was picked and it started the whole backyard theme.
Do you have any formal training in boxing or mixed martial arts?
No, no I don't. I've had a lot of fights on the ground. You know, a fight is a fight, you are as good as you are.
A lot of the videos show you having a boxing style. With the upcoming fight against Ray Mercer in a Cage under the rules of the New Jersey Athletic Board, are you now looking to change your style towards MMA?
I'm gonna bang it out, he wants to bang, we are gonna bang.
Have you ever considered Professional boxing?
Considered it. I've thought about it. But MMA is the next wave, its the new era. If anything I'll stick with MMA. I wouldn't box because its [MMA] is closer to the real thing. If I can do the real thing, its better.
Sounds like fighting Ray Mercer is not a one-time deal and you will continue to fight in MMA in the future.
I love fighting. I will do whatever I have to do as far as training, and getting myself to that level so that I could continue and look at it as a career. This will not be my only fight.
What are your thoughts on Ray Mercer and have you watched his past fights?
I mean, you know, he's fighting. I would never disrespect anybody or underestimate anyone. I have respect for everyone as a fighter. Especially as a professional, he's a professional boxer. I give him all the respect in the world as a fighter. When two men get in the ring, the best man is gonna walk out of there. The better man is going to win. I have all the respect in the world for every fighter.
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