Primo Carnera, often known as “The Ambling Alp” due to his towering height and robust physique, was one of the most remarkable figures in boxing history. Born in Sequals, Italy, on October 26, 1906, Carnera’s journey from humble beginnings to the heights of the boxing world paints a picture of determination and grit, though his legacy remains complex and layered due to controversies surrounding his career. Early Life and Background Growing up in rural poverty in northeastern Italy, Carnera was always larger than most, standing over six feet tall by his early teens. Struggling with his size in a small village, he moved to France in his late teens, hoping to find work that would help him support his family. … Continue reading Characters of the Ring: Primo Carnera