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Primo Carnera
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He fought in the Italian underground in World War II against the the Nazis and fascist dictator
Benito Mussolini
until he was captured and interned. He was released by Allied forces after Italy surrendered in 1943.
His career as a boxer served as the basis for the book and subsequent movie
The Harder They Fall (1956)
.
Was both the World Heavyweight Champion in professional boxing and wrestling.
World heavyweight boxing champion, 1933-1934.
Had two children, a daughter Joan (baptized as Giovanna Maria) and his son Umberto who became a medical doctor in 1972.
Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1990.
From December 1929 to June 1930 won 18 straight fights by knockout.
Was a professional boxer from 1928-1945.
Scored 15 first-round knockout victories in his career.
When he fought 184 lb Tommy Loughran on 1 March 1934, the 86 lb weight difference was the greatest ever in a boxing title match.
On 10 February 1933 Carnera knocked out Ernie Schaaf in 13 rounds in New York City and Schaaf went into a coma and died a few days later.
In 1933 was successfully sued by SoHo waitress Emilia Tersini for "breach of promise".
Compiled a professional boxing record of 88-15 with 68 knockout victories.
Was a professional wrestler.
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