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

[Bill Paxtom]

Monday ~ September 3, 1933

World Heavyweight Champion was in Hollywood, California >

Filming a movie "The Prizefighter and the Lady"

With >
Myrna Loy
Max Baer
Jack Dempsey

Primo Carnera was paid $25,000 for his part. Primo was in Hollywood for 1-Week filming.

Max Baer, who was a 'co-star' in the movie, received $3000 per Week as his acting fee.

Reports were, that Primo and Max were 'lightly sparring' in the Ring for nearly 5-Hours on
Monday, September 3rd while filming.

Later, Primo also sparred in a 'live' 2-Round Exhibition with Max Baer while out in California.

The 'observers' said that Primo had the slight-edge, as his left-hand was the difference.