Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz
By: Big George Hernandez
Mid Valley Sports got a quick Q&A with, South El Monte alum, 2012 Olympian and undefeated pro boxer Joseph “Jojo” Diaz Jr.Mid Valley Sports: How you doing?
Jojo: I’m good! and yourself?
MVS: Good, so how is training going?
JDJ: training is going well. I’m 2 weeks out and already ready.
MVS: When’s your next bout?
JDJ: My next bout is August 24 at the StubHub Center.
MVS: What does a day of training look like for you?
JDJ: A day of training for me is running in the AM strength conditioning in the afternoon and training in the evening. Whenever I feel like running I’ll just go to 24-Hour Fitness at night and run a few miles.
MVS: What’s your diet while getting ready for a fight?
JDJ: My dieting when I’m fighting is eating a loaf of bread… just messing! Nutrition is the key. I usually stay away from junk food sodas and juices and drink water and have chicken fish veggies rice steak or pasta.
MVS: Favorite cheat food?
JDJ: My favorite cheat food has to be sushi! I love sumo rolls.
MVS: Who are some of your favorite past and present boxers?
JDJ: My favorite fighter today is Floyd Mayweather. My past fighter is Oscar de la Hoya.
MVS: During your fights I know your dad is in your corner, how close is your mom during the fights? Does she worry about you getting hurt?
JDJ: Yes my mom is very close she is ringside during every fight! She doesn’t like me boxing but she knows it’s what I love doing so she lets me be. She gets really nervous every time I fight.
MVS: What’s been the biggest difference between the amateurs and pros?
JDJ: The biggest difference is probably slowing down the pace a little. Amateurs it was just 3-rounds 3-minutes and the pros it’s more rounds so you just have to take your time a little more and pick your shots.
MVS: Is there anyone you can’t wait to fight in the future?
JDJ: I’d like to fight whoever is the champ in a year and a half. I feel like by then I’ll be ready.
MVS: Anybody out there you want to give a shout out to?
JDJ: I wanna give a shout out to everyone that is supporting me! Also the city of South El Monte I’m doing it for you! I wanna thank The Lord for blessing me with the skills and where I’m at today! And most of all I wanna thank you George for having me on as your guest!
MVS: Good luck and God bless brother. You’re going to be a champion real soon!
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