Bernard Hopkins opened his career with a loss.
It takes immense self belief to go on and graft as succesful a craeer as Tony and Bernard have having lost early.

Rocky Marciano was beaten several times as an amateur and Semi-Pro, yet he went on and achieved his famous landmark. He epitomises self belief, always "knowing" he would find a way to win."

Israel Vasquez's early career saw him lose twice early. He a was applauded for coming back from these loses in the Ring's most recent issue.

Sugar Ray Robinson lost early to LaMotta - a bad loss too. He went on to be great.