Greco-Roman Wrestling Career
Warren practiced freestyle wrestling before switching to Greco-Roman. He began his career at East Kentwood High School where he won two state championships and held the national takedown record. He wrestled for the University of Michigan.
He won the 60 kilograms (130 lb) division of men's Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships and was a favorite for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Other accomplishments include 6th at the 2000 World University Championship at 63 kilograms (140 lb), 9th at the 2005 FILA Wrestling World Championships, 1st at the 2006 Pan American Championship and 1st at the 2007 World Cup all at 60 kg.
On December 18, 2010, it was reported that Warren will be making a return to wrestling, as he will try to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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