Oliver McCall, the former WBC heavyweight champion, got a first-round stoppage win over Gary Cobia on February 4. The fight took place at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee, marking McCall's second victory in his comeback at 59 years old.
McCall, known as 'The Atomic Bull', made a name for himself in September 1994 when he shocked the boxing world. He knocked out Lennox Lewis in the second round to grab the WBC title in a huge upset. Seven months later, he defended his title against Larry Holmes, winning by unanimous decision at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
McCall's reign as champion ended in September 1995 when Frank Bruno beat him at Wembley Stadium. Bruno's win was a big moment in his career. After that, McCall faced Lewis again, but this time Lewis won the fight. During that rematch, McCall had a breakdown in the ring.
The veteran fighter started his pro career back in 1985 and has been in the ring for almost 40 years. He's had 77 fights in total, losing 14 of them. His last loss came in 2014 when Marcin Rekowski outpointed him in Poland.
McCall started his comeback three months ago with a second-round win over Stacy Frazier. His latest victory against Cobia shows he's still got some fight left in him.
Cobia, who's 52, had some trouble getting a professional license for the fight. The Tennessee Commission only gave him the go-ahead at the last minute. It was Cobia's first time in the ring in 10 years.
McCall's win over Cobia proves he's still a force to be reckoned with. He hasn't lost a fight since 2014, showing he's still got what it takes to compete at his age.
