Biography:Primo Carnera, also known as 'the Ambling Alp,' was an Italian boxer and wrestler. He was the reigning World Heavyweight boxing champion from 1933, when he defeated Jack Sharkey, to 1934, when he was defeated by Max Baer.
Carnera is best known for his record as heavyweight champion of winning the most fights by knockout, having won 72 bouts this way out of his career total of 89 wins.
Died: June 29, 1967 (aged 60) Cause of Death: Alcohol-related liver disease
Historical Events
1933-06-29 Italian boxer Primo Carnera KOs American defending champion Jack Sharkey in round 6 at Madison Square Garden, NYC to become third European to win the lineal world heavyweight title
1933-10-22 Italian boxer Primo Carnera beats Spanish challenger Paulino Uzcudun on points in Rome, Italy to retain the IBU heavyweight title
1934-03-01 Italian boxer Primo Carnera beats American challenger Tommy Loughran by unanimous points decision at Madison Square Garden, NYC for the NYSAC and NBA heavyweight titles
1934-06-14 American boxer Max Baer KO's defending champion Primo Carnera of Italy in 11th round at Madison Square Garden for the lineal world heavyweight title
1935-06-25 Future world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis moves to 20-0 with 6th round KO of former champion Primo Carnera of Italy at Yankee Stadium, NYC
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