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Yes, he was a drunk, an alleged coke head, and a deadbeat Dad.
But, one night he saved his friend and boxing writer from being beaten to death. Cobb suffered a broken arm in the process.
Some might say he had "Uncommon Valor" lol
Here is the story:
http://thestacks.deadspin.com/the-night-tex-cobb-saved-my-life-478472363
"I got knocked out once by a Mexican bantamweight ...... Six of my pals were swinging him around by his heels at the time"
"(Being floored) didn't affect me at all. I just got up and carried on with my gameplan; stumbling forward and getting hit in the face".
Cobb was a one of a kind character. Not the greatest prizefighter ever, but nobody can accuse him being boring.
Yes he was very likable and extremely tough.
He did full contact karate as well n went the distance with their champion at the time.
he was pretty good in 'Raising Arizona' too
He was also in The Golden Child,with Eddie Murphy,if my memory serves me right.