Originally Posted by myltwon

kimbo is an internet legend, as he is promoted, if you put him against anyone who will make him look like anything less it would totally tarnish his reputation since that is his whole allure.

his promoters know this and want to stretch his career out as far as possible by making him fight "legends" but these legends are way past their prime. it has nothing to do with "proving himself" MANY people would love to be on a fight ticket with him because there's a huge purse just for getting knocked out. problem is if he loses or gets damn close to it he'll lose his reputation as being untouchable and will never draw the same crowds again.

people pay big bucks to watch champions and legends fight not average joe with the 5-5 record. legends don't win some, lose some, they always take home the prize