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25/10/2007
Christopher Downs W Ismayl Sillakh... The oldest member of the U.S. team, Christopher Downs (he's about to turn 33) eked out a 27-25 win over Ismayl Sillakh of Ukraine in the final bout of evening competition. The lead changed hands with each punch landed during the final minute, and it wasn't until only 15 seconds remained that Downs took the lead for good-- as the crowd chanted U-S-A, U-S-A. The 6'4" light heavyweight didn't start boxing until 2003 and since then the Army man has spent time deployed in Iraq, so his experience in the sport is limited. His victory means the US ends Thursday's bouts with a 9-1 record, with only Luis Yanez yet to fight.
