Primo Carnera vs. Vittorio Campolo I

New York Times:

Unrest in the Cuban Capital was the promoter's reason for abandoning the show. Despite Jacob's explanation, many doubted that Louis, who would have been a prohibitive favorite over the Spaniard, was willing to try conclusions with Gastanaga, who, if he lacks anything else, is certainly a devastating hitter. It was a case of everything to lose and nothing to gain for the Brown Bomber, and his handlers felt it unwise to put their charge in the ring with Gastanaga.
Despite Gastanagas punching prowess, however, he is not expected to cause Carnera much trouble. The ex-champion, in the best condition after three weeks of intensive training, will enter the ring the favorite at odds of 2 to 1. In addition to the weight advantage he will enjoy-Carnera will probably scale 260 pounds to Gastanagas 205-the Italian will have a tremendous edge in boxing ability.

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The NYT seemed to be the most fair towards Saint Preem.

 

In that case you better agree with my description...

 

Gastanaga's record reads like a whose who of nobodies, if he was good Carnera wouldn't have been fighting him! Louis was a 22 years old challenger at the time.

 

There's about sixteen minutes of footage which says Louis didn't avoid Carnera.

 

Does he hit hard Primo ? Jesu God yes!
Would you like to fight him again?Jesu God no!

 

He did, but you refuse to give him credit.

 

George you’re talking to a wall. We’re over here.

 

Louis, Baer, Sharkey, all bad. Interesting take.

 

Some mysteries are best unsolved.

 

Speaking of Louis, why did it take him 7 rounds to KO a fraud? Longer than Schmeling, longer than Baer, longer than Sharkey.

Was Louis also instructed to carry him? Carnera’s managers really had a ton of pull huh? I thought Carnera had a glass chin, and Louis was the greatest puncher ever? Must’ve been a set up.

 

This is a journey you must embark alone. Good luck brother.