Valuev - Carnera

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by DFW, Dec 4, 2008.


  1. DFW

    DFW Active Member Full Member

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    How do they compare ? They certainly have similarities but how are they different as fighters?
     
  2. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Carnera is faster and more athletic.

    Valuev is more durable and has the better chin.

    Carnera seems to hit a little harder and throws more power punches with the intention of ending the match. Valuev relies more on a jab, and is rather tactical in his approach.

    Valuev to me has the better defense in terms of a higher guard and knowing when and how to cover up.
     
  3. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Carnera had the heavier hands, Valuev at this point looks like he is hard to hurt, Primo has proven heart, Valuev has yet to rise from a knock down or from being seriously hurt but he has not fought a Max Schmeling,Joe Louis or Max Baer either and John Ruiz,Ruslin Chagaev and the rest of his opponents have not shown the power of those 3
     
  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I think Carnera was the better fundamentalist, while Valuev may be a slightly better athlete. Its up in the air in terms of who wins in my opinion. A slow paced jabbing match over an uneventful 12 rounds is the likely outcome.