Joseph Diaz

About

Southpaw from California known for becoming a two-time national Bantamweight Champion. In 2012, he represented the United States at the Olympic Games in London.

Before Fame

He played baseball as a child but took up boxing as a means of self-defense.

Trivia

He defeated Olympic silver medalist Worapoj Petchkoom and World Championship bronze medalist Óscar Valdez at the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships.

Family Life

His father is also his coach.

Associated With

He and Terrell Gausha both competed for the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games.