Carnera v Langford???

I don't really see this fight as much of a contest...Carnera had size and strength, but I think Langford would gradually chop him down. The Langford on film against Jeanette (IMO) would set up his shots by feinting and digging hard to Carnera's body...For me Langford would stop him in 11-12 rds...

 

I would anticipate Langford getting some sort of stoppage win. I don't think Carnera would be able to take what he could dish out.

 

I am thinking Langford was the greater fighter and should prevail, however Primo had incredible heart and some boxing skills and with Manny Stewart in his corner may be able to utilize his height better. However Sam was one of the size doesn't matter group, he had freakish power and got inside with angles at his comfort range. Sam should get the stop

 

Agreed with all here and partially because along with everything else Sam had long arms, that would help negate the height advantage Primo had. In shape Sam ko'd better big men.

 

It is always debatable, but Langford probably wins.

 

Primo's only hope is a ref that allows him to hold .. otherwise Langford decapitates him ..

 

Langford KO.

 

Am I bonkers for giving Carnerna a good chance? Langford is the obvious favourite and it's likely he stops Primo, but I think it would be close until that point, competitive at the very least.

 

No, you are probably thinking along logical lines.

 

Its blasphemy to say but I give Carnera a chance. Look at Langfords record against big tall guys. He has a lot more draws and losses than wins and kos. Based on greatness alone id pick Langford but id say by decision and I wouldnt be surprised if he lost.

 

I still think Langford takes this...but I don't think it's the same slam dunk for Langford as I once did...Langford no question is the greater fighter, but fighting against the size disparity in this match up...it would not be easy. Sam could get it done...but it's up hill.

 

My thoughts.

10" of height and eleven in reach is nothing to sneeze at, but I'm not sure Primo ever knocked out anybody close to as slick or tough as BTB.

What is his best actual KO? I guess on paper Sharkey, but don't most feel the Gob went in the tank? In any event, even if not he was badly out of shape and was never, on his best day, as slick or tough (or, well, good at anything) as Langford.


...which leaves the scenario of Primo managing to outbox Sam. ASFEBKHAFE. Excuse me, I just laughed so hard I convulsed (and projectile vomited all over the monitor) while typing.

 

Hey IB...
I don't think Langford would lose...I just think it's a mess of a fight, as in awkward and ugly mess. Langford would win going away, but trying to move around that mass of humanity, cuffing and holding, it's not going to be easy.