Is Pipino Cuevas at zero amateur fights allowed to be considered? "Cuevas turned professional at age 14; he won only seven of his first twelve bouts but eventually put together an eight bout winning streak before losing to Andy Price." Cuevas' next fight at 15-6-0, he wins the WBA WW title.
Briedas .Despite his recent points defeat he is a very dangerous fighter good boxer with real one punch power and speed.
Larry Holmes came out of the 72 Olympic Trials with a reputation as a quitter after being stopped against Duane Bobick. For the next few years Bobick got all of the attention while Holmes plied his trade and honed his skills on Don King undercards.