Joseph Warren (wrestler)
Joseph Warren (born October 13, 1976 in Grand Rapids ) is a retired American wrestler and current mixed martial arts fighter . Warren competed in the Greco-Roman style in the weight class up to 60 kg and became world champion in 2006.
He wrestled for New York AC and was coached there by Momir Petković .
In February 2008, Joseph Warren was banned from the US Wrestling Association for doping for two years. Since then he has competed as a mixed martial arts fighter and achieved six wins and one defeat by September 9, 2010.
successes
- 2005, 9th place , World Championships in Budapest , GR, up to 60 kg, after victories over Eric Buisson , France and Luis Liendo , Venezuela and defeats against Ali Ashkani Agboloag , Iran and Vahan Juharjan , Armenia
- 2006, 1st place , Pan American Championships in Rio de Janeiro , GR, up to 60 kg, in front of Milton Orellana , Guatemala
- 2006, 1st place , World Championships in Guangzhou , GR, up to 60 kg, after victories over Dilshod Aripov , Uzbekistan , Ali Ashkani Agboloag, Vyacheslav Daste , Russia , Eusebiu Diaconu , Romania and Dawit Bedinadze , Georgia
- 2007, 1st place , World Cup in Antalya , GR, up to 60 kg, after victories over Islambek Albijew , Russia, Saber Mirzadehj Darzi , Iran and Daniel Krymow , Ukraine
Individual evidence
- ^ Joseph Warren in the Sherdog database , accessed March 6, 2011.
Web links
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Warren, Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American wrestler and world champion |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 13, 1976 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Grand Rapids, Michigan |