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1. • • In February, 1989, Randall “Tex” Cobb spoke at a celebrity roast of Larry Holmes. In one of the most one-sided boxing matches in history, Holmes won a unanimous decision over Cobb back in 1982. The fight went the full 15 rounds, and announcer Howard Cosell repeatedly called for the referee to stop the fight.
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   Was Larry Holmes a mismatch with Tex Cobb?

   • The matchup between Larry Holmes, one of the best heavyweights of all time, and a journeyman like Tex Cobb was simply the mismatch Cosell needed, Ribowsky wrote, to hop up on a soapbox and create a narrative that would follow the fight forever. "He was never dazed nor close to going down," Ribowsky wrote.

   Tex Cobb: Took a licking, kept on ticking

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   Why was the Cobb vs Holmes fight so brutal?

   • The fight was so brutal because Cobb was so tough and Holmes so much more skilled. Howard Cossell who was ringside for ABC Tv actually retired due to the brutality of this fight. Cobb, when told of this, replied "If I eliminate heart disease, if I walk on water, if I come up with a cure for crippled kids, I can't imagine a greater gift to mankind.

   Larry Holmes boxed Randall Cobb 39 years ago on 26th Nov 1982

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   Who was Tex Cobb?

   • But Randy Cobb’s finest talent was that of making people smile and laugh out loud. Tex Cobb was/is a true one-off. Just ask Larry Holmes. The fight between defending heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and rugged, life-loving challenger Randy “Tex” Cobb, is famous for a few reasons.

   40 Years On: Looking Back At The Larry Holmes-Randy “Tex” Cobb Fight

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   How much money did John Holmes make in a bout vs Cobb fight?

   • Bout official on August 26. Holmes was an 8-1 favorite. There was a crowd of about 9,000. Holmes earned $1.6 million and Cobb got $500,000. Before the start of the 13th round, Howard Cosell, who called the fight for ABC-TV, said, "This is as brutal a mismatch as I think I've ever seen."

   Larry Holmes vs. Randall (Tex) Cobb - BoxRec

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3. www.boxing247.com › boxing-news › 40-years-on-looking40 Years On: Looking Back At The Larry Holmes-Randy “Tex ...

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   Nov 26, 2022 · By James Slater - 11/26/2022 - Comments. The fight between defending heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and rugged, life-loving challenger Randy “Tex” Cobb, is famous for a few reasons.

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   VINTAGE BOXING™️. 4K subscribers. 30. 865 views 11 months ago. Complete shutout victory for The Easton Assassin as he punishes the tough Randy Cobb over 15 rounds to retain his WBC Heavyweight...

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   Oct 28, 2023 · Larry Holmes 218 lbs beat Randall Cobb 234 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15. Date: 1982-11-26; Location: Astrodome, Houston, Texas, USA; Referee: Steve Crosson; Judge: Chuck Hassett 149-136; Judge: Chuck Minker 150-135; Judge: Arlen Bynum 150-135; World Boxing Council Heavyweight Title (13th defense by Holmes) Notes. Bout official on August 26 ...

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   Jul 6, 2022 · Larry Holmes HAMMERS Randal TEX Cobb full fight. sweetfighters. 21.5K subscribers. Subscribed. 64. 7.7K views 1 year ago. Larry Holmes HAMMERS Randal TEX Cobb full fight...

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   The 13th defence of Holme's WBC world heavyweight title was at The Astrodome in Houston, Texas against Randall 'Tex' Cobb from nearby Orange, Texas. Holmes wins the fight on a unanimous 15 round decision, but, the scores probably don't reflect how one-sided the bout truly was.

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   Apr 29, 2013 · NBA. < No matches for 23 May 2024. Cobb-Holmes '82: A Violent Game Of Tag. Pete Dexter | published: Mon Apr 29 2013 22:26. Here's the last of four Pete Dexter columns about Randall "Tex"...