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Cincinnati Boxer Eyes Gold In Beijing

by Katie Orr, NPR
July 3, 2008

Olympic boxing hopeful Rau'shee Warren was only 17 when he competed in the Athens games and got eliminated in the first round.

But now he's back for Beijing. He's older, heavier and aiming for a gold medal.

Katie Orr reports for member station WVXU in Cincinnati.

Copyright 2013 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.

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  • All Things Considered, July 3, 2008
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