Primo Carnera vs Nino Valdes primes

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Apr 30, 2025 at 4:17 AM.


Who wins?

  1. Carnera KO/TKO

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  2. Carnera PTS

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  3. Valdes KO/TKO

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  4. Valdes PTS

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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  2. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Honestly it’s a good matchup, Valdez was good but I’m not sure he’s ever been at such a size disadvantage like he is here. Nino is used to being the bigger man but Carnera was nearly 50 pounds bigger and 3 inches taller with a lot more muscle.

    Even a murderous puncher like Baer struggled to take out a one ankled Carnera, so I doubt Nino would. I’d say Primo overcomes some early adversity and bullies Nino
     
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  3. Pedro_El_Chef

    Pedro_El_Chef Active Member Full Member

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    Primo jabs, uppercuts and clinches a decision. Valdez was a good hitter but I doubt he can rock Primo consistently enough to nulify him.
     
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  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I agree. I’d favor Carnera. But like you said it’s a tough fight
     
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