In his amazing 27-year career, he knocked out more opponents than any other boxer (141), and was the only man to face both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali. Sure, he lost this battle, but look how much softening up it took before Death could count him out.
Not that it does him any good now, but in a game situation, the other guy would probably have been called for an illegal pick.
(d) May 20th, 2000