Primo Carnera vs. Dave Allen

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Melankomas, Mar 23, 2026.


Who wins?

  1. Preem

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  2. Dave

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Primo replaces Makhmoudov, how does this one go?
     
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  2. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Carnera has the size and power advantage, but Dave Allen is more skilled, durable, and benefits from modern boxing techniques. Allen likely survives the early rounds and wins by late TKO or decision.
     
  3. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

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    I don’t fancy Dave’s chances:
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  4. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    Exactly which modern boxing techniques?
     
  5. Macedoine62

    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm going with Dave Allen by decision
     
  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Dave had the power advantage here, not Carnera, note even close. What Dave didn't have is the fixed fight advantage to pad his record. Allen would wipe the floor with Carnera, beat him pillar to post and finish him in 7 brutal rounds.

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  7. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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