The City of Greeley’s Rodarte Community Center’s boxing match, Día del Campeón, brought over 500 guests to watch as local boxers squared off in several weight classes on Sept. 16. The Rodarte Community Center offers recreational and competitive boxing programs for youth and adults, after-school programming, and special events for the community.
“The event sponsored by the Danny Juarez Foundation was a huge success,” said Recreation Coordinator Dominique Padilla.
Local Rodarte Club Winner Takes Belt
Owen Montoya won a championship belt in his weight class at the competition. The 9-year-old Jackson Elementary School student was among seven Rodarte Club boxers who competed.
Rodarte Coaching Staff Background
Head coach Jacob Sanchez and assistants Enrique Garcia and Eduardo Contreras all have ties to the Rodarte Boxing Program. Sanchez and Garcia began their experience as young children in the program. Between them, they have over 28 years of combined experience in boxing.
