Cobb lost , but his commanding physical presence garnered the attention of casting directors in Hollywood .
Cobb was 42 - 7 as a professional heavyweight fighter and he had a title shot against Larry Holmes in 1982 .
Cobb lost , but fighter 's commanding physical presence garnered the attention of casting directors in Hollywood .
Cobb was 42 - 7 as a professional heavyweight fighter and he had a title shot against Larry Holmes in 1982 .