23 year old Primo Carnera, the giant Italian future heavyweight champion, had just landed in America to make a bid for the crown left by Gene Tunney and was taking on Al Singer (a future lightweight champion) for a few playful rounds in his New York City gym.
The Italian created quite a sensation on his appearance in New York. He stood six feet seven inches tall, wore a size 17 shoe, a 20" collar and swung a 15-pound cane when he went out for a walk. He tipped the scales at 274 pounds.
