Who is Randall "Tex" Cobb?
Q: Who is Randall "Tex" Cobb?
A: Randall "Tex" Cobb is a former American boxer and actor from Texas.
Q: What was his most famous fight?
A: His most famous fight was against champion boxer Larry Holmes for the WBC World Heavyweight title at Houston's Astrodome on November 26, 1982.
Q: Did he win the fight against Larry Holmes?
A: No, he did not. Holmes beat Cobb, winning all 15 rounds on two scorecards, and fourteen out of fifteen on the third.
Q: How did sports commentator Howard Cosell react to Cobb's fight against Holmes?
A: Howard Cosell was surprised by the fight and said that he would never cover another fight.
Q: Was Cobb ever knocked out during his boxing career?
A: No, Cobb was never knocked out during his boxing career.
Q: Did Cobb have hitting power?
A: Yes, Cobb had hitting power, as shown by his eighth-round knockout win over Earnie Shavers.
Q: What other careers did Cobb pursue after his boxing career?
A: Cobb briefly became a kickboxer and then a Hollywood actor, playing "bad guys" in movies like The Naked Gun and Raising Arizona.