Ray Downey facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's boxing | ||
Representing  Canada |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 1988 Seoul | Light Middleweight |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| Silver | 1990 Auckland | Light Middleweight |
Raymond Tyler Downey, born on September 23, 1968, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a talented Canadian boxer. He is well-known for winning a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in the light middleweight category. Just two years later, in 1990, he earned a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. Raymond comes from a family of boxers in Nova Scotia, often called the "Boxing Downeys." His father, David Downey, was also a boxer. Raymond has four children: a son named Tylor Flint, a daughter named Raya Flint, and two younger daughters, Genevia and Summer Downey.
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Raymond Downey's Boxing Journey
Early Success in Amateur Boxing
Raymond Downey showed great skill as an amateur boxer. He represented Canada on the world stage, competing against top athletes from around the globe. His dedication and hard work led him to achieve significant success early in his career.
Olympic Achievements: Seoul 1988
At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, Raymond Downey competed in the light middleweight division. He performed exceptionally well, winning several matches to reach the semifinals.
- Round of 64: He won against Jorge López from Argentina with a score of 5-0.
- Round of 32: He defeated Norbert Nieroba from West Germany by a close score of 3-2.
- Round of 16: Raymond won against Abrar Hussain Syed from Pakistan with a clear 5-0 decision.
- Quarterfinal: He continued his winning streak by beating Martin Kitel from Sweden, 5-0.
Although he lost his semifinal match to Park Si-hun from South Korea, Raymond Downey was awarded a bronze medal. This was a huge achievement for him and for Canada.
Competing at the Barcelona 1992 Olympics
Raymond Downey also competed as a light middleweight at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. In this competition, he faced Hendrik Simangunsong from Indonesia and lost the match with a score of 5-12.
Commonwealth Games Silver Medal
In 1990, Raymond Downey participated in the 1990 Commonwealth Games held in Auckland. He continued to show his boxing talent and earned a silver medal in the light middleweight category. This added another important medal to his collection.
Professional Boxing Career
Raymond Downey decided to become a professional boxer in 1994. He had a successful professional career, showing his strength and technique in the ring. He retired from professional boxing in 2000. By the time he retired, his professional record was 16 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw.
See also
In Spanish: Raymond Downey para niños
