CBS News described Kimbo as "MMA Legend"

[ReturnoftheKing]

No disrespect to Kimbo or his family, I'm saddened by their loss.

But saying he's a legend of MMA is like saying Michael Jordan is a legend of baseball, or Bill Murray is a legend of golf.

No doubt he's a legend of street fighting, but just because he transitioned to another occupation doesn't mean he is automatically legendary in every endeavor he decides to pursue.

 

[Redhawks100]

Don't be petty.

 

[Organic Damage]

Well he was better known than a lot of more skilled fighters. Hell, Conor could retire tomorrow and be considered an "MMA Legend"

Depends on what your criteria for legend is.

 

[chunglii]

Legend is the most over used term in MMA.

 

[Aluminati]

Depends on what your criteria for legend is.

This.

 

[joeyjoejoe]

The mans dead, this will be the last time he makes headlines. Let him have it.

 

[ortizgnp]

He was fucking huge among the casuals. I don't mind people saying he's a legend because in some ways he really is.

 

[Repsac]

Local newspaper in my country did the same.

He's a street fighting legend with a few MMA fights.

 

[Highflyer]

Loosely used indeed.

But regardless, RIP Kimbo.

I was just watching some of your street fights the other day on YoutTube. Thanks for the memories and good laugh as well.

 

[Abazzdeboom]

Street fighting legend surely but mma legend....

 

[J0N0]

I don't take issue with that tbh. People will still be talking about Kimbo long after they've forgotten multiple time world champions and much more accomplished athletes. I still don't understand how he got so famous amongst non fight fans for YouTube videos, but the guy was an undoubted phenomenon in his own way.

 

[KONE]

Meh. He was an icon in his own way.

RIP Kimbo ;_;

 

[Chris John]

who cares?

The guy just passed away, don't be so silly.

 

[OverCoronavirus Pressure]

Don't be petty.

This is why I hated the UFC signing him.
He's not a legend and wasn't even particularly skilled. He's just a name everyone knows. It's a damned shame he died but it's also a damned shame he's described this way.

 

[Coolidge]

The guy just died and you're preoccupied with the media characterizing him as a legend? In terms of his sheer popularity and the amount of mainstream attention he brought to the sport, Kimbo arguably is a legend. Wasn't he one of the first fighters to headline a card on primetime television? That's a huge distinction.

 

[asmodai59]

Splitting hairs. Besides, I doubt a mainstream media outlet really understands the difference betweens the two disciplines of MMA and street fighting.

 

[TheRassler]

He's a legend in my book.


Went from having nothing from the streets of MIA to becoming the biggest MMA star at one point.

 

[Emjay]

Who really gives a fuck who considers who a legend?

What type of person disputes some petty bullshit like this after someone has died?

 

[method115]

I don't agree with that at all but at the end of the day I don't care either. Luke Thomas just released a video titled "Kimbo Slice was MMA". All I could do was SMH.

 

[Tormund]

7 million people tuned in to watch his fight with James Thompson, who else can claim that?