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INSIDE THE RING: ‘Sonic’ Paez continues to improve as he pursues his Olympic dreams
By Daniel Villanueva, Mark Mendez, Larry Ramirez at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
The road to becoming a professional boxer is years in the making. For many, once a young boxer graduates high school, they decide to go pro. For San Antonio’s Christian “Sonic” Paez, those plans are on hold as he chases his dream to represent the United States in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. KS...
Key takeaway For San Antonio’s Christian “Sonic” Paez, those plans are on hold as he chases his dream to represent the United States in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
Christian "Sonic" Paez's pursuit of Olympic glory has significant implications for the Alamo Heights community, which has a strong track record of supporting local athletes. As a Southwest High School graduate, Paez's success reflects positively on the school's athletic programs and the quality of coaching and training available in the area. His decision to delay turning pro in favor of competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics also underscores the importance of amateur athletics in the San Antonio area. The community will likely be watching Paez's progress closely, and his achievements may inspire a new generation of young boxers in Alamo Heights and beyond. With the Olympics still a few years away, Paez's journey will be an interesting storyline to follow, and local fans will be eager to see how he performs on the international stage.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The road to becoming a professional boxer is years in the making. For many, once a young boxer graduates high school, they decide to go pro. For San Antonio’s Christian “Sonic” Paez, those plans are on hold as he chases his dream to represent the United States in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. KS...
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