Indio boxer takes his first steps toward Olympics today2012-02-27 · The Desert Sun
Javier Padilla, 16, will compete in the 106-pound division at the USA Boxing National Championships beginning Monday at Colorado Springs, Colo. If Padilla can win his division, he will earn a trip to the US Olympic Trials in May…
Indio boxer's career off to a fighting start2011-10-31 · The Desert Sun
Javier Padilla, 15, of the Indio Boys & Girls Club boxing team (right) lands a punch on Luis Espinoza, 15, of Central Boxing in Arizona (left) before winning his match on Sunday during the Boxing Spectacular at the Indio Boys & Girls Club…