First one that comes to mind is Vitali getting KO'd in a kickboxing match when he was young.
Another one that comes to mind is Manny Pacquiao getting KO'd in like his 12th fight and TKO'd again about 20 fights later in his pro career. before all the barrera, morales and marquez fights.
Vitali has always been big. Dude is like 6'7.
I'm not talking about literally getting big lmao
Im talking about achieving fame or at least becoming a legitimate contender