Diego Corrales was an American boxer born on August 25, 1977 in Sacramento, California. He is of Mexican origin through his father and Irish through his mother. His father, David Corrales, embarked on a career as an amateur boxer in his youth, but did not break into the professional world. However, he passed on his passion for boxing to his son Diego from a very young age. Diego’s paternal grandfather, Miguel Corrales, was a Mexican emigrant who came to the United States to escape economic hardship. He worked as a laborer in the fields of California and financially supported his family. 

His untimely death had a major impact on Diego, who viewed his grandfather as a father figure. On his mother’s side, Diego’s grandmother, Kathleen O’Sullivan, was an Irish immigrant who came to the United States in search of a better life. She married Thomas Reynolds, also of Irish descent, and they had a daughter, Margaret Reynolds, Diego’s mother. Kathleen passed on to her granddaughter an unwavering pride in her Irish roots, which was reflected in Diego when he took to the ring in the colors green, white and orange. Diego Corrales’ pedigree is a mix of cultures, which has undoubtedly influenced his personality and determination in the ring. His Mexican origins gave him incredible passion and tenacity, while his Irish roots gave him indomitable pride and a fighting spirit.

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