Prime Dempsey Vs Prime Carnera -How Many Rounds Does Carnera Last?

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    My view is that Primos size (6'6, around 260lbs) would make him awkward initially , but Dempsey's speed , pressure and body punching would overwhelm him.

    I really don't see the big guy getting past the 4 th round tbh.

    Thought's?
     
    Fergy, Jul 25, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    I'd say you are right ,Dempsey was more frenetic in his attack than Louis,and would be landing bombs from the get go.
     
    mcvey, Jul 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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  3. janitor

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    Let's just say that he would last longer than Willard, and leave it at that.
     
    janitor, Jul 25, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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  4. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Buddy.
    Can't really come up with a round, but while it lasts, he would show the bravery and courage that the sometimes berated Willard put on show while being pummeled unmercifully by the rampaging Dempsey, seeing both Carnera and Willard taking a stoic beat down from their erstwhile conquerors has always left me with a sour taste, these two fights make me question why I like Boxing, and have only watched both fights once, and I feel a wretched sadness for both losers.
    Mike.
     
    Mike Cannon, Jul 25, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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  5. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    Hello, Fergy.
    Jack Dempsey wins between the 4th and 6th rounds, is my pick.
     
    Shay Sonya, Jul 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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  6. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    I dont think so at all .. Willard had a much better chin ... this can end in two ...
     
    he grant, Jul 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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  7. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    I was gonna say, I highly doubt Carnera takes the shackling Willard withstood.
     
    swagdelfadeel, Jul 25, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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  8. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    Carnera It would last longer than Willard, but it wouldn't last as long as against Baer.
     
    ikrasevic, Jul 25, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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