ATHENS, Greece - When the decision was announced - when Cincinnati light flyweight Rau'Shee Warren learned he had lost his Olympic debut 22-9 to China's Shimming Zou, the silver medalist at the 2003 World Championships - he momentarily was crushed.

Of the nine American boxers to have fought here so far, Warren was the only one to lose, and suddenly he felt alone. He pulled the hood of his red robe over his head until it nearly covered his eyes. He didn't want to see anyone as he walked from the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall, Wednesday.