Randall Cobb facts for kids
Randall "Tex" Cobb (born in 1950) is an American boxer who came from Texas. He is known for his tough fighting style and for never being knocked out during his boxing career. After boxing, he also became a kickboxer and an actor in Hollywood movies.
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Who Was Randall "Tex" Cobb?
Randall "Tex" Cobb was born in 1950. He grew up to become a professional boxer, famous for his strength and ability to take a punch. He was a heavyweight boxer, which means he competed in the highest weight class in the sport.
His Boxing Journey
Tex Cobb had a memorable career in boxing, facing some of the biggest names in the sport. He was known for his powerful punches and his incredible toughness.
The Famous Larry Holmes Fight
One of Tex Cobb's most famous fights was against the champion boxer Larry Holmes. This fight was for the WBC World Heavyweight title. It took place on November 26, 1982, at the Astrodome in Houston. Larry Holmes won the fight, but Tex Cobb showed amazing courage by lasting all 15 rounds. He was never knocked out in this fight, or in any other fight in his career. The fight was so intense that a famous sportscaster named Howard Cosell was very surprised by it. Many sports fans around the world admired Cobb for his effort.
Other Key Fights
Tex Cobb had a lot of hitting power, which he showed when he won by knockout in the eighth round against Earnie Shavers. He also fought Michael Dokes twice during his boxing career. Even though Cobb lost both of those fights, he always showed great determination in the ring.
From the Ring to the Screen
After his boxing career, Tex Cobb tried other sports. He briefly became a kickboxer. Later, he moved into acting and became a Hollywood actor. He often played "bad guys" in movies, and you might have seen him in films like The Naked Gun and Raising Arizona.
