It is an odd phenomenon but many sports fans struggle to become endeared to a dominant champion.

Of course fans seek excellence, but it is only when a tip-top performer is confronted with adversity and their character, as well as their talent, is truly tested that true legends are made. Muhammad Ali had Joe Frazier, Jack Nicklaus had Arnold Palmer and Roger Federer had Rafael Nadal, but for a long time, Hurricane Fly was simply too talented to be tested.