Best fights of Randall Cobb
Over 16 years as a professional, Randall Cobb has compiled a 42-7-1 (35) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Randall Cobb KOs Earnie Shavers
On August 2, 1980 Randall Cobb faced Earnie Shavers. Cobb was 30 years old with a record of 16-0, and Shavers was 35 with a record of 60-9-1. Cobb was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Shavers was coming off a win. Cobb stopped Earnie Shavers via TKO in the 8th round.
2. Randall Cobb loses to Larry Holmes via unanimous decision
On November 26, 1982 Randall Cobb fought Larry Holmes for the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Cobb was 32 years old with a record of 20-2, and Holmes was 33 with a record of 40-0. Cobb was on a 3-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 40-fight winning streak. Cobb lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Holmes.
3. Randall Cobb loses to Ken Norton via split decision
On November 7, 1980 Randall Cobb faced Ken Norton. Cobb was 30 years old with a record of 17-0, and Norton was 37 with a record of 41-6-1. Cobb was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Cobb lost via split decision. Went the distance with Norton.
4. Randall Cobb KOs Ernie Smith in their 2nd fight
On August 17, 1984 Randall Cobb faced Ernie Smith in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Cobb was 34 years old with a record of 22-3, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cobb was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cobb stopped Ernie Smith via KO in the 1st round.
5. Randall Cobb KOs Louis Pappin
On April 6, 1987 Randall Cobb faced Louis Pappin in a heavyweight bout. Cobb was 36 years old with a record of 28-7, and Pappin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cobb was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cobb stopped Louis Pappin via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Randall Cobb KOs Stan Johnson
On March 26, 1987 Randall Cobb faced Stan Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Cobb was 36 years old with a record of 26-7, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cobb was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cobb stopped Stan Johnson via KO in the 1st round.
7. Randall Cobb KOs Phil Rendina
On March 12, 1987 Randall Cobb faced Phil Rendina in a heavyweight bout. Cobb was 36 years old with a record of 24-7, and Rendina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cobb was on a 4-fight losing streak. Cobb stopped Phil Rendina via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Randall Cobb KOs Rick Kellar
On April 7, 1987 Randall Cobb faced Rick Kellar in a heavyweight bout. Cobb was 36 years old with a record of 29-7, and Kellar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cobb was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cobb stopped Rick Kellar via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Randall Cobb KOs Frank Lux in their 2nd fight
On March 31, 1987 Randall Cobb faced Frank Lux in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Cobb was 36 years old with a record of 27-7, and Lux was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cobb was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cobb stopped Frank Lux via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Randall Cobb KOs Frank Lux
On March 21, 1987 Randall Cobb faced Frank Lux in a heavyweight bout. Cobb was 36 years old with a record of 25-7, and Lux was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cobb was coming off a win. Cobb stopped Frank Lux via KO in the 2nd round.