Carnera vs Valuev.

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Slothrop, May 13, 2009.


  1. Slothrop

    Slothrop Boxing Junkie banned

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    Probably done four times already, but I don't venture into the classic forum too often. Who do you pick?
     
  2. UpWithEvil

    UpWithEvil Active Member Full Member

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    Da Preem. History has been unkind to him, but I think he looks impressive on film, or at least a great deal more impressive than I had been lead to believe he was.
     
  3. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I voted for "Carnera by points". :bbb
     
  4. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is an insult to Carnera.
     
  5. Slothrop

    Slothrop Boxing Junkie banned

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    Carnera was an insult to the mafia.
     
  6. OBCboxer

    OBCboxer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Typical. Carnera was a much better fighter than Valuev. He was in a different class.
     
  7. HomicideHenry

    HomicideHenry Many Talents, No Successes Full Member

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    Carnera. I didnt have to think twice.
     
  8. kmcc505

    kmcc505 Sweet Scientist Full Member

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    Yeah, from what I've seen I'd say Primo.
     
  9. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Primo can at least move around the ring in grace compare to Valuev.
     
  10. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    i think it would be a no-contest as no one would be able to stay awake to score it
     
  11. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dont say that,

    Primo has this hands down, Carnera has the hand speed, foot movement, and jab to out point Valuev imo. It would be more action pack than the Holyfiled fight, mostly on the part of Carnera. I see a easy points win, 12 or 15 for Carnera.
     
  12. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    yes i know Carnera would win as he is the better boxer but how boring woud it be it would be boring and 1 sided never good
     
  13. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    If you had asked me this question two or three years ago, I probably would have picked Valuev. But, after seeing his horrible performances against the much smaller Chagaev, a faded John Ruiz and ancient Holyfield, I can't imagine any prime lineal champions dropping a fight to Nikolay. I'm sorry but he's simply horrible.....
     
  14. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    There is no need to appologise when you are spot on!
     
  15. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I don't like to bad mouth champions, but I honestly can't understand why this guy is holding any sort of a title - alphabet or otherwise. I went to a bar where Holyfield vs Valuev was being aired live. I saw about 9 rounds of the match, and left feeling like a 45 year old Holyfield had been robbed, despite a 12 year age difference and a 1 ft, 100 Lb size deficit.