Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Loghran ~ 'A Freak Show In Miami'

[Bill Paxtom]

Edward Kiel {Sportswriter}

I have never thought that Primo Carnera was a great boxer, or a talented Champion, but
he was progressing well in 1932 and 1933 from his earlier pathetic performances inside the
Boxing Ring.

But after viewing Primo here this week, he has taken '2' big steps backwards, and is now
looking more like the 'lumbering oaf' that he was back in 1929 and 1930.

Oh, he may get by the 'light-hitting' and fleet-footed Tommy Loughran here in Miami,
but that won't mean he's a good fighter by a long-shot.

He'll most likely win, not because of his talent, but because he's big and strong, and will smother
the little Philadelphian with his bulk and size.

The Betting-Odds opened up as {5-1} for the Champion, but the 'street-smarters' and bookies
have dropped that down to {3-1} to get some action.