Best fights of Primo Carnera
Over 18 years as a professional, Primo Carnera compiled a 89-14 (72) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Primo Carnera KOs Jack Sharkey in their 2nd fight
On June 29, 1933 Primo Carnera fought Jack Sharkey for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Carnera was 26 years old with a record of 75-6, and Sharkey was 30 with a record of 36-9-2. Carnera was on a 15-fight winning streak and Sharkey was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carnera stopped Jack Sharkey via KO in the 6th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Primo Carnera defeats Paulino Uzcudun in their 2nd fight
On October 22, 1933 Primo Carnera defended his The Ring heavyweight title against Paulino Uzcudun. It was their second meeting. Carnera was 26 years old with a record of 76-6, and Uzcudun was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carnera was on a 16-fight winning streak. Carnera won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Primo Carnera defeats Tommy Loughran
On March 1, 1934 Primo Carnera defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Tommy Loughran. Carnera was 27 years old with a record of 77-6, and Loughran was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carnera was on a 17-fight winning streak. Carnera won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
4. Primo Carnera defeats Young Stribling
On November 18, 1929 Primo Carnera faced Young Stribling in a light heavyweight bout. Carnera was 23 years old with a record of 14-1, and Stribling was 24 with a record of 226-12-17. Carnera was on a 8-fight winning streak and Stribling was on a 7-fight winning streak. Carnera won via disqualification.
5. Primo Carnera KOs Young Spence
On December 30, 1932 Primo Carnera faced Young Spence. Carnera was 26 years old with a record of 73-6, and Spence was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carnera was on a 13-fight winning streak. Carnera stopped Young Spence via KO in the 1st round.
6. Primo Carnera KOs James Merriott
On December 20, 1932 Primo Carnera faced James Merriott. Carnera was 26 years old with a record of 72-6, and Merriott was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carnera was on a 12-fight winning streak. Carnera stopped James Merriott via KO in the 1st round.
7. Primo Carnera KOs Big Boy Brackey
On December 9, 1935 Primo Carnera faced Big Boy Brackey. Carnera was 29 years old with a record of 84-8, and Brackey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carnera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carnera stopped Big Boy Brackey via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Primo Carnera KOs Jack Gagnon
On August 19, 1932 Primo Carnera faced Jack Gagnon. Carnera was 25 years old with a record of 60-6, and Gagnon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carnera was coming off a loss. Carnera stopped Jack Gagnon via KO in the 1st round.
9. Primo Carnera KOs Walter Neusel
On November 1, 1935 Primo Carnera faced Walter Neusel. Carnera was 29 years old with a record of 82-8, and Neusel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carnera was coming off a loss. Carnera stopped Walter Neusel via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Primo Carnera KOs Erwin Klausner
On January 22, 1935 Primo Carnera faced Erwin Klausner. Carnera was 28 years old with a record of 80-7, and Klausner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carnera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carnera stopped Erwin Klausner via KO in the 6th round.