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Biography
Primo Carnera was the first Italian Heavyweight Champion boxer, holding the title from 1933 to 1934. Nicknamed the Ambling Alp, he was best known for his immense size and status as one of the most physically imposing heavyweights in boxing history. At 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall and weighing more than 275 pounds (125 kg), Carnera became the World Heavyweight Champion after defeating Jack Sharkey by knockout.
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Awards & recognition
- commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy
- gold medal — athletic prowess
- The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
Filmography5 titles
A Kid for Two Farthings
1955as Python Macklin
1955as Python Macklin
Bombshell
1933as Primo Carnera - in the Opening Montage (uncredited)
1933as Primo Carnera - in the Opening Montage (uncredited)
Casanova's Big Night
1954as Corfa
1954as Corfa
Two Hearts Against the Beast
1943as Il gran capo dei cannibali
1943as Il gran capo dei cannibali
Hercules Unchained
1959as Anteo, the giant
1959as Anteo, the giant