Cleveland Williams v Primo Carnera?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Fergy, Oct 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM.


  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    15 rounds.
    Would Carnera s backers be crapping themselves at the thought of a potential shell shacking?
    Or can the preem surprise us all?
     
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  3. Fergy

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    :confused:
    I knew this would be up your street, swag.
     
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    newurban99 Active Member Full Member

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    Williams never proved to be as good as he looked in the ring. Nobody to my knowledge has ever offered the definitive explanation, just that something was missing in his mental or psychological makeup and that he didn't have a great chin. Carnera didn't appear to hit very hard, so I don't fear for Williams in this bout. If I had to bet, I'd pick Big Cleve by decision.
     
  5. Fergy

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    Cleveland for me, can't see Primo having anything really to hold him off for too long.
    His height and weight advantage whilst helping him for a while, but his chin takes too many of Williams shots.
    Can see Primo getting stopped in the second half of the fight.
     
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  6. Steve Fero

    Steve Fero Member Full Member

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    Williams had similar size and power with Baer. He actually had a little better skills as well. He’s got the size athletic ability and power to get to Canera and hurt him. Primo can’t hide behind his size. Big Cat gets bombs thru and eventually Primo can’t go on. Big Cat 7 rounds.