Welterweight Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (15-1-1, 10 KOs) will look to make a successful return after suffering his first career loss, but it won’t be easy. He faces former world champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (27-2-3, 18 KOs) in a ten-rounder on the August 6th undercard of Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Michael McKinson at The Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, and streamed worldwide on DAZN.
“I am going into this bout with my mind on coming out victorious by all means necessary,” said Cobbs. “I understand that I need to make a statement in this fight to get back on track toward fighting for a world title. At this point in my career, all fights are going to be tough, and I must step up my game. This is going to be a great show, and it’s time for me to show up and show out.”
Hooker formerly held the WBO super lightweight title.
“This is a chance for Blair Cobbs to show the world where he is at,” said Greg Hannley, CEO of Prince Ranch Boxing who manages Cobbs. “In facing a former world champion, this will tell him a lot about himself and his future. The future is in Blair’s hands and I have faith he will come out on top.”
WOOOOOO!!! Good matchup.
Got to give him credit for coming back against a decent opponent after a KO loss, most fighters take a confidence builder first
I forgot all about Hooker. Career’s kind of stalled out after fighting a unification fight not too long ago. He’s about to be 33, this is a huge fight for him. If he loses he probably spends the rest of his career as a gatekeeper.
Make or break for either one. Business wise it is better if Cobbs wins but I think technically he is lacking and should not be able to beat a guy who has been on the level Hooker has. Unless he is just too strong and he is able to run over a shop worn Hooker. I just feel Cobbs is more sizzle then steak when at the higher levels.
I agree – going forward, it’s better if Cobbs wins, but I have no idea what’s going to happen in this fight Pete. None at all.
Even though it is better that Cobb wins…I find myself pulling for Hooker. Cobbs I think would be better off fighting the winner of Broner-Fig…but politics would likely stop that.
Good comeback fight against a fighter who didn’t so long ago move up to 147lbs from 140lbs… Woooooooo!
Call me crazy, buuuuuuuut, I see an upset here. I think Hooker wins! Maybe it’s because that I never thought to highly of Cobbs.
Hooker winning is not an upset here, IMO, champ. He was a world champ not too long ago and both fighter are coming off recent losses. I’m going with Hooker ass well.
More interesting to me than the main event. Two wounded animals fighting for survival. Loser faces a real uphill battle while the winner is right back in the mix. 50/50 fight but I have always liked Hooker’s heart. You know if he’s going down, he’s going down swinging.
– Looking for a good scrap here between Cobbs / Hooker.
– Probably rooting for Hooker in this one.
The only way Hooker loses is if the desire has been taken out of him otherwise Cobbs has zero chance. Cobbs a poor man’s Rolly Romero at best.
Definitely a good match….at the very least intriguing…..Hooker has better skills but Cobbs is more athletic.. .depends on which Hooker shows up….watched Hooker last fights and when pushed Hooker fades…Cobbs is usually well conditioned and will pressure you.lack of skill causes Cobb problems but Cobbs has good recovery and can be dangerous.might be a crossroads fight..moreso for Hooker…Cobbs maybe still developing as a fight.Fun fight!!!!!
Wow not an easy one after his first loss !
Interesting fight because it’s competitive for both for different reasons but still not a fight I really want to see.