Artwork Jimmerson, UFC pioneer {and professional} boxer, lifeless at 60

UFC pioneer and former skilled boxer Artwork Jimmerson died Wednesday at 60, his household introduced.

Jimmerson’s daughter confirmed his dying to ESPN, and his son, Christian Jimmerson, additionally introduced the information on social media.

Pricey Pals and Household, it’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Artwork Jimmerson,” Christian wrote. “Artwork was identified for his love of God, household, and boxing. He might be deeply missed by all who knew him. A funeral service to have fun Artwork’s life might be introduced. We’re grateful for the outpouring of affection and help throughout this tough time. Please preserve Artwork and his household in your ideas and prayers.”

Jimmerson competed at UFC 1 in 1993, leaving a long-lasting reminiscence as the one fighter to compete within the octagon sporting one boxing glove. Consequently, he earned the nickname “One Glove” following his one and solely UFC bout, which was towards UFC Corridor of Famer Royce Gracie within the UFC 1 quarterfinals.

“One Glove” meant to make use of his gloved hand to work his jab and arrange his energy punches with the naked proper hand within the combat towards Gracie. Moreover, Jimmerson needed to guard his hand for an upcoming boxing match a number of months later.

Jimmerson misplaced the bout by submission to the Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend, however he grew to become an unforgettable determine of the early days of the UFC as a consequence of his distinctive strategy in his lone MMA look. Though he initially struggled to take care of the jokes that adopted, he embraced his new nickname over time.

As a professional boxer, Jimmerson’s file was 33-18, together with 17 knockout victories, from 1985-2002. He introduced a 15-fight boxing profitable streak with him into his one UFC look in November 1993, after which returned to the ring two months later following the submission loss to Gracie.

Following his fight sports activities profession as a fighter, Jimmerson handed on his data of the candy science as he grew to become a private boxing coach and taught at UFC GYM in Torrance, Calif.