Whats amazing is how much he progressed in the subsequent 3 yrs. Dont forget, if I'm not mistaken, NOC was his first pro show, he took 2nd, and his following show was the O, where he took 2nd to Haney!
But the late Momo, one of the last two to beat him, actually goes one better, by winning his pro card at his very first show, the World Champs. And, unfortunately, die to win his last trophy. Momo was great, pity gone too early, RIP.