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How long did Primo Carnera reign as the boxing World Heavyweight Champion?

  • Just under a year

  • Over two years

  • Six months

  • Nearly five years

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Primo Carnera, the Italian professional boxer, reigned as the World Heavyweight Champion for just under a year from June 1933 to June 1934. Carnera's reign was marked by a series of controversial decisions that favored him. His title reign ended when he was knocked out by Max Schmeling in the sixth round.
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