South Alum Joseph Diaz Headed to Olympics

South El Monte's Joseph Diaz going to Olympics

By George Hernandez

[South El Monte] Joseph Diaz, a 2010 graduate of South El Monte High School, is heading to the 2012 Olympics. “Joe Joe’ won his last fight Friday in Alabama at the US Olympic Trials. 

Diaz, who won a National Championship, started off by training at the South El Monte Community Center. This quick southpaw also fought on the last season of World Series of Boxing for the Los Angeles Matadors.

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