"Battlin'" Bob Cray (born March 14, 1942- 2006) is an American former professional boxer who competed during the 1960s until an unknown time. He competed in the Heavyweight Division and was nicknamed "Battlin" due to being a journeyman in the sport. He is a playable character in Rocky (video game) & Rocky Legends.
Professional Career[]
Bob Cray (born March 14, 1942-2006) was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He competed in the Heavyweight Division for many years. He was considered a journeyman due to the number of years he fought. Cray never captured the Heavyweight Championship during his career.
During his prime, Cray was described as a seasoned fighter with an amazing chin, it was mentioned that he could take just about any shot.He died from a fall at home in 2006 age 64.
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Trivia[]
- It was rumoured that Bob Cray sparred with Apollo Creed in Rocky II.