US Olympian Rau'Shee Warren To Remain In Amateurs

[JakeNDaBox]

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – Two-time Olympian and 2007 World Champion Rau’shee Warren (Cincinnati, Ohio) will remain amateur and work toward becoming the first-ever three-time Olympic boxer from the United States.

The 21-year-old was the youngest male U.S. Olympian in any sport at the 2004 Olympic Games before returning for a second Olympic berth in 2008. After winning the first World Championship for the United States since 1999 at the 2007 World Championships, Warren dropped a heart-breaking one point decision in his opening bout at the 2008 Olympics.

“Becoming the first three-time Olympian in U.S. Boxing history is a great opportunity for me,” commented Warren. “With the changes and improvements that USA Boxing is making for London, I’m very much looking forward to representing the United States again.” [details]

[McAlister]

so he wants to turn pro at 25? hmm

[youngswish23]

great young fighter. he should take his time hes going to be a great fighter and a olympic gold medalist. if you look at alot of amatures from other countries there in there mid to late 20s there grown men! we need some older exp on our teams too. it wouldnt hurt

[bishop2006]

I wanted to see Raushee turn pro,he could be the new Pernell Whitaker,why stay amateur? He gona be 25 by the time he can turn pro,a bit old to start your career

[Dynamite Kid]

Luis Yanez is pretty awesome talent aswell

[mspiegelo]

smart move. hard enough to make money at flyweight. that gold medal will do WONDERS for his career. WAR RAU'SHEE in 2012! Hopefully I'll secure the 178 spot by then, haha!