noone as large and intimidating needs to be as charming, nice, comedic, and polite as this man. They do Not make dudes like Mr Cobb any more. Cheers, Tex.

@OttoByOgraffey

Жыл бұрын

*no *one. Two words. *anymore. One word

@bajaborracho9139

Жыл бұрын

What a character he is. Gotta love the guy...🥊

@brentthomas7011

Жыл бұрын

Autobiography. One word.

@Steven-mj5mo

Жыл бұрын

I knew him when he lived in Nashville. Great guy

@rakim126

9 ай бұрын

Bro looks like he got cro magnon DNA

Cobb's comedic timing and intellect were exceptional. What a great interview.

i personally met "Tex" way back when in the 90s in Philly. Totally personable , funny, and quite a big son of a gun. shook his hand and thought he must have been wearing a catchers mitt on it. im not small , but his hand completely engulfed mine. we kept our restaurant open after hours to accomodate him & his people and he rewarded us handsomely for doing so. I called him Mr. Cobb , to wit he quickly told me that his daddy is Mr. Cobb, and that we should call him Tex. class act and a humble & entertaining man.

Cobb could have been a pro comedian. He would not even need any prepared material. His mind is that quick, his story telling exquisite, and his timing perfect.

@Godshonestruth

3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same. He like Tyson is a BRILLIANT man in a tough mans facade. Never judge a book by its cover.

@Nagy50Magyar

3 жыл бұрын

@@Godshonestruth This book graduated from college cum laude, 15 years after he had fought his last pro bout.

@freeschaeffercox1640

2 жыл бұрын

Let's appreciate him for what he his. Mainstream notoriety ruins people inside and out.

@dangrimes5078

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter, when I was a young man I had a car salesman in my town named John Nagy and even though I'm old now I will never forget how he looked out for my best interest. He treated me like a Son.

@dinobrya2

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nagy50Magyar Magna Cum Laude

You can see that David Letterman is completely taken aback by the man's intellect, wit, and charm I can tell you Dave wasn't expecting that he was expecting a dumb boxer who took too many blows to the head but this man has always been sharp I hope he's doing well today👊👊

@MrPete-pe6uk

2 жыл бұрын

nonsense...if he was perceived as a dumb boxer, he wouldn't have been booked. Dave was playing at being taken aback. Cobb was trying too hard to be funny. He is charismatic, though.

@ronniebannister6746

2 жыл бұрын

1+q

@ritchski1

2 жыл бұрын

yeah I agree, Letterman certainly wasn't getting the upper hand, Cobb always had the funnier comeback. very quick witted man, his roast of Larry Holmes was classic

@randytilghman3068

2 жыл бұрын

@@ritchski1 w

@DIDYOUSEETHAT172

2 жыл бұрын

LMFAO! What a pile of BULLSHIT! Literally the first words out of Letterman's mouth in his introduction, proclaims Tex as "One of the brightest and funniest boxers!" Definition of Bright "someone of obvious intelligence." Christ, funny as hell when people try to sound insightful or superior at someone else's expense and just end up obnoxious and dim.

I never realized how witty, smart, and personable Randall was.

I'm 50 years old and I can't believe that I never heard more about and researched Tex before now. I've seen him in a few movies but never knew he was a professional boxer and professional karate fighter as well. What I love the most about him is his personality. He's one of the toughest and baddest men to ever walk the planet. I think what makes his humorous personality and friendly nature is his knowing how dangerous he is and what damage he could do if he wanted to. His laugh is also very contagious. He's also very intelligent along with everything else. He may have lost against Larry Holmes, but he went all 15 rounds with Holmes, only 2 other people at that time could claim that title. I really enjoy watching his interviews!

@bradleyjames4162

Жыл бұрын

I agree bro he was a surprise to me as well ! Nice comment.

@odiousbliss5715

Жыл бұрын

You said it the best, mate.

@randall-king

Жыл бұрын

Same with me. I learned more from these Letterman clips than I ever knew before.

@elizabethforrester3415

Жыл бұрын

Same here! So happy to finally have discovered this man.

@chadporter5907

11 ай бұрын

Hey I'm 47 yrs old and didn't know who he was until i seen the movie Rasing Arizona with Nicholas Cage. Then I started watching his fights and movies, cameos

I'm scared of that guy in the safety of my living room 32 years after the fact. He's a tough brother. Super bright and intelligent.

Randall Cobb is a complete stud. A class act with humility and a quick wit. Love that guy!

Dude has a quick wit and is hilarious. Well done!!

@TomSmith-io9uk

2 жыл бұрын

I remember cobb back in high school and he was a bruiser in the ring and took lot's of punishment, but I never knew he was this smart and funny. He funnier then Dave.

@BillyBob-ld5nv

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomSmith-io9uk - It was scripted.

@martinjubb9470

Жыл бұрын

The WIT is quicker than HAND.

@steveperry1344

Жыл бұрын

very engaging guest and conversationalist.

Met him in the Houston airport years ago. A very humble, witty, and genuine person.

Tex Cobb is funny as hell.

I've always admired Tex Cobb. But had no idea he was so congenial.

Tex Cobb is one of the mist humble and patriotic Americans I ever met!

Randall Cobb is a REAL dude...great acot in Raising Arizona

I remember back around 87 or 89 that I had the privilege of meeting Randall. At the time he lived in the Vanderbilt area of Nashville Tennessee and this of course is where I was born and raised and how I came to meet him. We had breakfast many times at Perkins on 21st Avenue and he was such a vibrant individual. I'll never forget him.❤

He did an excellent job in Raising Arizona....wasn't sure what these interviews were going to be like, ha.

@andyrose5616

4 жыл бұрын

"My friends call me Lenny. Only I ain't got no friends."

@jonscott4090

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I know him from too! Lol

@Ploobstill

2 жыл бұрын

Apocoliptic

@patrickmccann9173

2 жыл бұрын

He was friends with a guy who owned a gym I worked out at. The payphone rang and I picked it up and I hear is Ed (the owner) there? This Tex Cobb. No doubt it was his voice. I told him I loved him in Raising Arizona. He laughed that Cobb gutteral laugh and I can still hear him 'You liked that did ya? Ha ha ha.' I told him to hold on as I got the owner

@joshnorton498

2 жыл бұрын

I thought that was him from the thumbnail. That character gave me nightmares as a kid. I also went to school with a kid named Randall Cobb. He had a giant outie belly button. It was as big around as a quarter and stuck out just as far.

This was a joy to watch. Always loved him in Raising Arizona.

His honesty is refreshing cool dude

You can see in the first interview why he went on to become an actor. Tex had a very laid back, easy going attitude, great sense of humour and actually came across as very intelligent. I'm only disappointed that he never really became a big star and only had bit parts on screen but I'm sure he has had a nice life.

@martinjubb9470

Жыл бұрын

His role as "Sailor" in "Uncommon Valor" was important and not a bit part.

Cobb is terrific. Him and Dave's comments about full contact karate and kick boxing was a foreshadowing of what was to come with MMA and UFC.

Remember watching "Uncommon Valour" and seeing Mr Cobb do a kick to Pat Swaz head and think it impressive for a big guy to lift his leg with that level of flexibility. Then found out he was a boxer and karate pro. Witty guy out of the ring.

@d.cypher2920

2 жыл бұрын

I literally just learned that about Tex Cobb also, I can't really convey how surprising that is, at least to me.

@angelmanfredy

2 жыл бұрын

“Boy, you just opened up a whole can of whoop-ass.”

@taogoat27

2 жыл бұрын

*Uncommon Valor* is so classic!! Damn I need to re-watch that, it's been too long

My dad loved this man. My exposure was raising Arizona. And now I love him too.

As a 50sumptin-sumptin year old widower, I needed this. I swear to God it put me right back in High School. Thanks for uploading.

Tex Cobb - the one guy you for sure want on your side in a bar fight

Love this guy.. shame he never had a longer career in action flicks. He had a great comic personality but he could kick some serious ass when he had to do so. He made Uncommon Valor perfect; he and Gene Hackman gave it heart. Hope he's doing well enjoying life. BTW Tex Cobb one day and Iggy Pop the next day?! Damn what a lineup! Two of my faves back to back.. Letterman was great then.

@israelmorales8512

3 жыл бұрын

He was also a kickboxer... black belt if i remember correctly.

Bad ass and quick witted big bear. A great boxer too. I've always been a fan of his.

Tex is a good guy. He earned hard won goals. I always liked Tex. God bless him and good luck in all his endeavors.DD

I used to see Tex all the time when I was walking to work in Philadelphia in the early 2000's. Always said hello and wished him a good morning. He was always very nice.

I had the opportunity to take a few clinics with him when he did them at the Upper Darby Karate and Kickboxing club. Super nice guy!!!

I know him from Uncommon Valor, a favourite film as a youth. I had absolutely no idea about his other life. What a guy. They don't make them like this anymore.

@dannythomas417

11 ай бұрын

You don't ever quit, boy! Not when it's for real!

@iain075

11 ай бұрын

@@dannythomas417 very good sir

To people who don't know, that is his real laugh, just a great American icon..

The greatest chin in boxing history. You could beat this man but your hands still lost from punching him a thousand times.

@Isidorios

2 жыл бұрын

I loved his quote about a possible rematch with Larry Holmes, and how it wasn't going to happen because "His (Holmes') hands couldn't take it." from punching Cobb in the face too many times.

@kakonis

2 жыл бұрын

Very good chin, but I think George Chuvalo may have had a better one.

@PrivateSmiles

2 жыл бұрын

@@kakonis Yea he was tough. Never knocked down in 97 fights! No one will ever top that.

@manblackpm

2 жыл бұрын

Cobb and Chuvalo would still be fighting!

@filthypappy3568

2 жыл бұрын

@@Isidorios hah ikr lol lmao

A true master class in never judging a book by its cover. Cobb looks like he fights super heroes for a living!

Love these interviews…..hope you are well Tex, wherever you are!

Who can't love this guy? Quick witted and intelligent beside being tougher than nails. A really excellent fella. He sure called the ball on that maggot Don King.

@jaya.0069

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's a POS!

Tex Cobb has to be one of the wittiest athletes of all time. Has a great instinct for humor.

I’m in my mid 20’s and my dad just showed me tex kobb. This guy is awesome!

Tex is a riot, great fighter and great ambassador for boxing

The beatdown this man took from Holmes and still be standing at the end was just... WOW... Tough as they come... 😲😲

As you gain experience with people and their personalities you come to realize that people who are truly badasses don't have to act the part. Most of the time they tend to come off as nice people with a funny side like this guy. He's got a great personality and I never saw that fight until decades later on KZread and I never really knew much about him.

Howard Cossell supposedly said to Tex something like "the beating you took from Larry Holmes was so terrible I will never announce another fight" Cobb said something like "if you promise you'll give up announcing Monday night football I'll go in and do another 15 rounds with Larry"

Salt of the Earth. Best laugh I ever heard. Just makes Joy and smiles.

Tex is a big dude. Notice in 1st appearance he is sitting up straight and rigid. But as he gets more comfortable he lounges back relaxed. Letterman could be a nightmare to be interviewed by but he was awesome with Tex

You gotta Love Tex!!!!! Letterman is such a punk. Only fought him once, sparing…damn he is just one tough guy and one of the most honorable men in the world. Simply special.

I never knew about Tex. Only from raising Arizona. No idea he was a boxer. Took a chance on this video and raised my eyebrows more than once at how well he handled this show and how articulate he was. Just nice to be surprised every now and then.

Letterman: you never wore sunglasses after the fight like most boxers do , Tex Cobb: well it was night time

He sure does have a lot of charisma.

I use to train out a gym in upper darby PA. And randy tex cobb was running a boxing lesson. I met him and he took interest in me when he saw my right hand. He showed me how to the throw the right hand with 75% more power. Awsome guy.

I met Randall around the late 70s at the San Juan gym in El Paso.. my grandfather introduced me to him.. it's good to see another fan of Randall Tex Cobb... Randall was a big part of my grandfather's life

I'm shocked any professional boxer took matches with Tex. This guy was a tank with heavy armor who could hurt you bad if you made a mistake. Beating him meant going many rounds and taking a lot of punishment to do so. He seems like a great guy, smart, witty and one tough sob!

@wastedShaman

Жыл бұрын

Wtf are you talking about? He was relentless but never close to a world class boxer.

@MrSean03839

Жыл бұрын

@@wastedShaman WTF are you talking about, you need to go read what I wrote.

@henrysniper8481

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you boxed, my dad was a pro and I have been in the ring and I know what you are saying is 100% true. Top fighters hope to knock the other fighter out in the first round or three but with someone like Tex Cobb they knew they would have to put in 15 rounds, 45 minutes of the worst kind of work, and very dangerous the whole time, people should look up how long both Ali and Frasier were in the hospital after they fought. One time I finish fighting a guy and everyone rushed over to congratulate me it was like I won hands down. but I was thinking, " Man I feel like arguing the point with them, about who had won." The best example though is when Evander Holyfield fought George Foreman,and won but it was close and Evander said he wondered if he himself might be one of those who dies during the fight. He said Foreman hit way harder than Mike Tyson. He would know, and sometimes a win can be incredibly painful.

Watch the "Tex Cobb roasts Larry Holmes" funny as hell

@TheBatugan77

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is.

The man is 70 today. Interesting life.

@DJRitty

3 жыл бұрын

I thought died long ago...wow. NO one used in him the last 10 yrs +? That's fucking criminal!!!

@DJRitty

3 жыл бұрын

@@rowenlucca3099 Why does this shit keep getting posted on your videos!?

@nyreasecorbitt8705

3 жыл бұрын

He shops at my job all the time

@nyreasecorbitt8705

3 жыл бұрын

He’s still funny

@jasonsabourin2275

2 жыл бұрын

@@nyreasecorbitt8705 ....... Annnnnd your job iiiiiiss?...

This guy was a great guest for Dave. He is able to match wits and zingers. Makes for a great talk show guest. Probably why Dave kept having him come back on the show.

@BigBadJerryRogers

3 жыл бұрын

He clearly really hated it when anyone cursed on the show though.

@chadsevedra5029

2 жыл бұрын

Smartest boxer , bouncer, ever. The network got fined every single time someone cursed. That's why Dave had a conniption fit and almost a stroke when Madonna's wh*re a** came on the show and cursed like 15 times in a row

@jaya.0069

2 жыл бұрын

@@chadsevedra5029 Exactly what she is!

Guy had some huge hands. I'm surprised he never did anything in pro wrestling, he's a great character. Seems like he did everything else.

@tomjones5650

3 жыл бұрын

Let me tell ya even now when you shake his hand it's like holding a brick in your hand.

@malikholmes5045

Жыл бұрын

​@Tom Jones facts I've been with him twice this week, 6 times all year. That's a great comparison!!! I told him, In his old age, he could still knock a 250 pound man, EASILY!!!

One of the well spoken and respectful fighters of his time .

Down to earth and honest, total legend!

After watching these Letterman episodes of Tex Cobb and his boxing matches I just became a big fan. Very interesting guy and I hope he is doing well staying out of the Limelight Although I would love to see him be a guest on Mike Tyson's HotBox Channel. I bet that would be a very good interview and discussion.

A very humble and down to earth man, to take the punishment he has and be so quick witted.

Tex's speech on the Larry Holmes Roast was hilarious, Tex took fights at the last minute, stepped up at the last minute to Holmes, if I remember correctly. Respect all the way Sir Tex 🙏

Love his sense of humor

Me and my sister will forever remember "don't bother me, I'm watching the Terminator" from Fletch Lives.

@esnebta

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@DJRitty

3 жыл бұрын

Fletch Lives is my fav of his too

@gtbtp2036

3 жыл бұрын

Or, “would you pick that up for me....lover”. Funny dude.

Charming, witty and incredibly intelligent. Color me impressed.

What an Awesome dude!

Damn. Letterman really nailed it with his career advices. He told him to try acting and he comes back with two big credits on the next show! I noticed the same thing with Bill Hicks when he commented about Bill looking dangerous, and his next one he's promoting his album "Dangerous." Thanks Don!

Just saw him and met him in downtown Philly nice guy very funny loves to talk

Giant hands on ol' Tex. What an awesome personality.

I never noticed this before, but Tex is a very intelligent man.

Cool. I remember Tex Cobb but didn't know he was ahead of the MMA curve.

I just found a picture of him on Instagram and then I looked him up on google and found your collection. I'm so grateful for you sharing all these wonderful collections of these fantastic actors. I honestly thought he had died. Its nice to know hes still with us.

@dannythomas417

11 ай бұрын

It's a shame we haven't seen this guy in anything in over twenty years.

Wonderful collection

He was quite a character....Seems to have disappeared from the spotlight over the past 20 years.

Thanks, Don - would have never thought to request this collection, but Randall is hilarious! Great guest. And if he only knew (from that first clip)...he had quite the future in movies.

@dongiller

4 жыл бұрын

He probably got the bug after acing the Viewer Mail sketch. :)

@DJRitty

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome cuz as a kid I thought he was JUST an actor...maybe someone SAW this and the rest is history!

@jimthompson8947

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thank you Don, these are priceless bits of personal education od the national treasure that is Tex 👍

I wasn't familiar with this guy outside of his role as the "Lone Biker Of The Apocalypse" in Raising Arizona, but he's pretty bright, articulate, personable & cool. Can't judge a book by it's cover.

You got to have some kinda heart to allow a man to constantly punch you in the face for 15 rounds. They don't even go 15 rounds anymore. But you gotta love this guy. No one can ever doubt this man's steel.

"He's a great fighter - you'll notice that from my left eye." Hilarious. This was a great set - thanks for this. I never would have ever seen this if not for this channel. Wow... Now I want to watch Fletch Lives!!

@MarkK75

2 жыл бұрын

Ben Dover

@chadsevedra5029

2 жыл бұрын

He was in Fletch Lives? I just watched him in Raising Arizona. I enjoyed watching him beating Nickolas Cage proper

@bhud1972

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarkK75 molesting a dead horse.

He is such a witty & intelligent man so cool and likable and a really badass

What a great find! I love finding videos like this! Pure escape!

What an awesome guy

I met Tex at a flyers game, great guy

Tex Cobb seemed a great,funny guy that you could talk with and have fun.. 😄😄

Thanks Don that was AWESOME had no idea that TEX COB was so funny !

He became a staple around Philly. I used to say hello to him every time I used to see him around, nice guy!! He was attending Temple University after he retired from boxing.

@Wellch

Жыл бұрын

Went to Abilene Christian Univ. first..but he got kicked out. 37:40

Wish I could add a LMAO emoji for Tex. He's literally hilarious as well as intelligent.

Wow I didn't recognize the name, but I remember when the Jon Voigt character in The Champ glances over at his opponent getting ready before the big fight and it's a super scary-looking dude. That was him. He was also the outlaw biker guy in Raising Arizona. He seemed like a hard-living maybe not long-lasting kind of guy, but happily he's an "is" not a "was!"

What a real character.

A true American badass !! Funny, charming, indomitable spirit !!

I've always loved Tex. Remember his fighting days and his films. Great guy. And funny too.

Very nice material, thank you for sharing. Cobb was a fascinating character for sure

@geraldfriend256

3 жыл бұрын

Is

Funny when he cracks his self up

Love this dude!! Funny and quick with them jokes! Long Live Tex Cobb 🤘🏽

Actor John C Reilly of Talladega Nights reminds me of what Tex Cobb's son would look like.

@geraldfriend256

3 жыл бұрын

Stepbrothers 2 lets go

Underrated and definitely the toughest man to ever step into the ring if you look at the caliber of the men he fought. And belive me he came to fight . And I am shure very respected. By all of his opponents.

I ran into this bouncer, Upstairs Club Abilene Texas, very late 70's, I jumped down 27 steps to get away but for a giant of a man he was fast, yet had wisdom enough to forgive me for what I had done & spared my life lol...I will never forget....

@Wellch

Жыл бұрын

He went to ACU in Abilene…got kicked out.

I remember he was on a flight with me from Phoenix to Austin. He was flying coach not first class. Can't recall if he ever sat during the whole flight. Talking to everyone. Shaking hands joking almost non stop talking. Shook my hand was like this rough concrete hulk style hand with a herd core rough face up close. I was like a little kid. Unfortunately my then wife had no idea who he was.

@Dynamo001

Жыл бұрын

So many delusional liars on the internet. MAN.

@jmodified

11 ай бұрын

@@Dynamo001 Could be, but if you live long enough and get around a bit, you're bound to meet a few famous people. I met a hugely famous rock star in the garden tools aisle at a Home Depot, and the CEO of a major auto company while wandering a beach on a sparsely populated island.

@Dynamo001

11 ай бұрын

@@jmodified I met Dexter Manley (a former Washington Redskin DE) and his wife, at BWI Airport, in 1992; Jim Nance and James Brown, of CBS Sports, at the Kemper Open, in Potomac, MD, in 1993. Nothing unusual about meeting famous people, I just don't believe that the OP happened to meet the one that is the topic of this video. Many people do this in KZread video comments.

@jmodified

11 ай бұрын

@@Dynamo001 Probably a lot of them are making it up, but I think if people have met someone famous they're more likely to watch a video about them, maybe for the sole purpose of commenting. Usually the comment will be about how nice they were, or what a jerk they were - nothing in between. I'll say the rock star I met was very friendly and somewhat awkward - he didn't tell me his full name and I didn't acknowledge that I knew who he was. The auto company CEO was a bit weird at first. He thought I knew who he was and was going to bother him. After he realized that wasn't the case he was reasonably friendly.

Thank you for posting this 👏

How can you not love this guy

Cobb comes across as a down to earth, quick witted, funny and the kind of dude you could drink a few beers with. Just don't piss him off.

Holy cow this guys the MAN!

Letterman: "You really are a nice man" Tex: "I knew you'd say that within arm's reach."