Blair Cobbs has never been shy about putting in a bit of a show to achieve his goals in boxing.
Cobbs – The spotlight-seeking, third-person Ric Flair WooThe welterweight southpaw from Philadelphia is now fighting in Las Vegas and is challenging any fighter at 147 pounds, Prince Ranch Boxing announced Tuesday via a press release on his behalf.
Cobbs is 17-1-1 (10 KOs), most recently defeating Adrien Broner in June, and at 34 years old, if he wants to advance up the alphabet rankings, challenge for King Belt and enjoy more, there is no time to waste in those fleeting moments near the peak of your sport.
Cobbs is currently ranked No. 10 in the WBO welterweight rankings, but he does not appear in the top 15 of other sanctioning bodies in that division.
“By beating Adrien Broner, I proved that I belong at an elite level,” said Cobbs, who trains in Las Vegas with Justin Gamper. “Now it’s time to take on the best in the world. I’m going to pick the top 10 players. Let’s give the fans the fights they want to see.
“I’m ready to face any of them. My ultimate goal is to win a world title and to do that, I need to break into the rankings. Whether it’s WBC, WBA, WBO or IBF, I’m here to prove that I I’m qualified to fight against top contenders and I’m putting in the work every day and I’m ready to take on any challenge that brings me closer to my goal.”
Cobbs is outspoken, no lack of confidence Clearly no less than a decent warrior. (He’s done enough to deal with Broner, who, while weakened, is still dangerous.) However, massive fights have proven Cobbs’ white whale. His most respected opponent to date – Alexis Rocha – knocked him out in March 2022.
“Blair has proven he has what it takes to compete at the highest level,” said Greg Hannley, president of Prince Ranch Boxing and Cobbs’ manager. “He’s in great shape and has a lot of fight left in him.” After Broner, he earned the right to challenge any of the top contenders in the welterweight division. It’s time for the sanctioning body to give him the chance he deserves.”
In boxing, as William Munny once said of one’s fate in the Wild West, “desert has nothing to do with deserving.” But Cobbs has molded himself into one An attractive guy, and his performance in the ring was respectable enough that it’s a bit surprising that a division now devoid of star power isn’t clamoring for his services.
In the meantime, he’ll stay in good shape and be ready for the call.
“Being prepared is my motto,” Cobbs said. “I’ve been training like my next game is tomorrow. My team and I are ready to step in immediately. I heard [Jaron] “Boots” Ennis needs a dance partner and my message to him is, “Let’s go!” I’m ready to fight anyone, anywhere, anytime.
“It’s no secret that some fighters are avoiding me. They’ve seen what I bring to the table and they know I’m a dangerous fighter. But I’m not here to play it safe. I’m here to take the risk. “Prove yourself and strive for the best. The fans deserve an exciting game and I’m ready to deliver.”
Jason Langendorf is the former boxing editor for ESPN.com, a contributor to Ringside Seat and Queensberry Rules, and has written about boxing for Vice, The Guardian, The Chicago Sun-Times and other publications . As a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, you can find him at: LinkedIn and continue X and blue sky.
