Eps 13: Jack Sharkey vs. Primo Carnera 2 - Carnera Wins
In the podcast, the host discusses the boxing match between Jack Sharkey and Primo Carnera in 1933. Both fighters had faced each other before, with Sharkey coming out victorious, but this time the tables had turned and Carnera won. The host describes the factors that contributed to Carnera's victory, such as his conditioning, strategy, and use of his immense size and strength. The fight was a brutal one, with both fighters sustaining serious injuries, but Carnera ultimately emerged as the winner. Despite the controversial circumstances surrounding Carnera's boxing career, his victory over Sharkey was a significant moment in boxing history.
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Terrance Rodriquez
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Now, let's start with the background of our two boxers. Jack Sharkey, also known as the Boston Gob, was a skilled puncher and had won many important fights before. Sharkey managed to get his first heavyweight title in June 1932, where he knocked out Max Schmeling in the 4th round of the fight. Sharkey was a powerful fighter and had a lot of confidence behind his fists coming into his rematch against Primo Carnera.
Primo Carnera was often referred to as 'the Ambling Alp' due to his massive stature of 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing in at around 270 pounds. Carnera, an Italian boxer, had won the World Heavyweight Championship in June 1933 after defeating another American boxer Jack Sharkey in an unpopular match. His win was regarded as controversial as Carnera had landed what seemed like a low blow that left Sharkey in a lot of pain.
As we fast-forward to the day of the rematch, Jack Sharkey came into the ring more determined than ever, with the aim of taking back his title. The fight started with Sharkey being more aggressive, throwing rapid combinations and working tirelessly to wear down Carnera. Despite Sharkey's intentions, Carnera did not seem phased and stood tall, responding with powerful rights and lefts that sent Sharkey to the canvas.
The fight's momentum changed in round four, where Carnera landed a thunderous right hook on Sharkey's jaw, sending him crashing to the ground. Sharkey never fully recovered from the punch, and Carnera continued to dominate and pummel him with uppercuts until the referee called the fight in 6th round, declaring Primo Carnera the victor with a TKO.
Primo Carnera had made history by defending his World Heavyweight Championship title, and he looked unstoppable in the ring with his fierce punches and unbreakable chin. However, the controversy around his win continued to shadow his achievements in the boxing world.
To conclude, this was a momentous and thrilling fight to watch, with two heavyweight champions going head to head in the ring. Despite the controversy surrounding his first win, Primo Carnera was able to redeem himself by showing his skills and strength, cementing his legacy in the boxing world. Thank you for listening to this episode of Classic Boxing Matches, and we hope to see you for our next one.