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Rau'Shee Warren will be the first U.S. boxer to fight in two Olympics since 1976.

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Basics

Olympic boxing consists of 11 weight classes. After the 2000 Games, boxing cut one weight class to allow for the addition of women's wrestling in 2004.

Boxing All-time Medal Count

CountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
USA482337108
CUB3215855
URS14201953
GBR13112145

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