Carnera had gigantism. He was only big because of his genetic disease. Those types are never as athletic, coordinated or well made as people who naturally attain their height; look at Valuev for an example of this taken to the extreme.
I do think Carnera has become a bit underrated though. He wasn't totally terrible, had a decent jab and decent power, and trained hard to be the best he could be. Which unfortunately wasn't that good.
As for Sugar, I acknowledge his vast boxing knowledge, in the same way I acknowledge the vast knowledge collected in an excylcopedia, but as for his ability to analyse and work on that information and come out with accurate or insightful comments, he long ago convinced me that he hasn't got a frikkin clue.
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