Valuev - Carnera

[DFW]

How do they compare ? They certainly have similarities but how are they different as fighters?

[Mendoza]

How do they compare ? They certainly have similarities but how are they different as fighters?


Carnera is faster and more athletic.

Valuev is more durable and has the better chin.

Carnera seems to hit a little harder and throws more power punches with the intention of ending the match. Valuev relies more on a jab, and is rather tactical in his approach.

Valuev to me has the better defense in terms of a higher guard and knowing when and how to cover up.

[Bummy Davis]

Carnera had the heavier hands, Valuev at this point looks like he is hard to hurt, Primo has proven heart, Valuev has yet to rise from a knock down or from being seriously hurt but he has not fought a Max Schmeling,Joe Louis or Max Baer either and John Ruiz,Ruslin Chagaev and the rest of his opponents have not shown the power of those 3

[mr. magoo]

I think Carnera was the better fundamentalist, while Valuev may be a slightly better athlete. Its up in the air in terms of who wins in my opinion. A slow paced jabbing match over an uneventful 12 rounds is the likely outcome.