Jack Sharkey vs. Primo Carnera 'II' ~ 'Fraud or Lucky Punch'

[Bill Paxtom]

Betting Odds

The Champion - Jack Sharkey opened up as a {2-1} Favorite in early May 1933.

But slowly the Odds 'dropped' to {7-5} as there was a lean towards the Italian Challenger,
as he looked much improved in Training Camp.

A few days before Fight Night, the Odds were near 'Even'.

Some bookies were laying {6-5} for Primo Carnera, as heavy money was coming in
from Italy and Europe.

This would be the 'first time' that a Challenger was 'favored' over a Heavyweight Champion.

On June 29, 1933 > The New York Times had the Champion - Jack Sharkey as a {6-5} Betting-Favorite.