The Redemption of Primo Carnera (Video)

Awesome !!! well done Rez … as always , wb

 

Great video, Finally a real Carnera showcase. Let’s hope folks can believe their own eyes.

Primo, as far as Superheavyweights go, was a decent champion.

 

Great job .. from that footage you can really see Sharkey's eyes roll in his head on his way down.

 

Back in the 60's & 70's, Carnera & Ingo were at the very bottom of the Heavyweight historical rankings.

 

Yes but the talent pool has got deeper since then!

 

Right....that is why we have the Classic Section for the Old Coot posters.

 

I don’t know of that is true at all. There is much more competition for that talent.

 

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Pay attention to his foot speed and ring generalship.

 

His best opponent, outside of Baer and Louis.

 

LOL! Now, that is funny!

Poor Steve Reeves, no one gives an Oakland guy a break!

 

For those who care, there is a current pro that resembles Carnera a little in Simon Kean. Kean who who's built like a football player, hits harder and has better defense and skills, but isn't quite the athlete. A solid amateur he's 15-0, with 14Ko's.

 

This film does help to demonstrate what a physical monstrosity Carnera was.

Bear in mind that Steve Reeves was the American body building champion!

 

And Primo was in his 50's