Los Angeles Battle of the Badges “Repeat or Revenge” Fight Card.

Bout 1 features Jr Middleweights David “Temple Pride” Chung, LASD/TEM vs.  Andy “Chinese Connection” Chen, LASD/MCJ.   The styles of these two fighters make for an entertaining matchup.

Bout 2 features Cruiserweights Remin “Pinoy Power” Pineda, LASD/MCJ vs.  Joseph Edmiston, LASD/IRC    Expect a hungry and determined Pineda Friday night.

Bout 3 features Heavyweights Manny “187″ Amaya, LASD/HOM vs. Roger “Industry Pride” Garcia, LASD/IDT.  As soon as this fight was on paper, “Fight of the Night” was written next to it.

Bout 4 features Super Middleweights Jesse “The Spider” Zagarnga, LASD/IRC vs. Kyle “The Moustache” Ferrari, Alhambra PD.

Bout 5 features Jr Middleweights Dianna “TST Power” Fazzini, LASD/TST vs.  Shannon Lopez, LAPD. Don’t get out of your seat when these ladies come on.  This fight promises to bring fireworks.

Bout 6 features Super Middleweights Mathew “Pride of Palmdale” Peredia, LASD/PLM vs.  Michael Jaen, Inglewood PD.

Bout 7 features Jr Middleweights Mark “The Clutch” Marroquin, LASD/MCJ vs. Eddie” El Joven Maravilla” Montano, LAPD.  Will Montana remain perfect or will Marroquin give him his first defeat?

Bout 8 features Top Rank Jr Middleweights Brandon “Pit Bull” Manning, LASD/MCJ vs. Chris Martinez. Avenal PD. Manning and Martinez are warriors and the fans can look forward to an explosive matchup when they step into the ring.

The Co Main Event of this Repeat or Revenge fight card will feature Solano Prison Correctional Officer Craig Hamblin as he seeks to pick up his first win over hometown  favorite Mike Hernandez from the Los Angeles Sheriff Dept. Expect a close, competitive, entertaining fight.

The main event of this stacked 10-bout card will feature two of Public Safety’s finest female boxers. Undefeated #1 Ranked Julie “J-Cat” Williams, CDCR San Quentin Prison vs. Police Olympic Gold Medalist Stephanie “Motor City” Sparks, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.  for the  Super Middleweight State Championship Title.

Friday May 24, 2013. Quiet Cannon 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello California. Tickets:  Gen Admin:  $25.00 Ringside $50.00 Parking $5.00

On Friday night Julie Williams, CDCR and Stephanie Sparks, LASD look to make history by becoming the first UCA Female State Champion.  The #1 ranked Julie Williams, will put her undefeated record on the line when she takes on her toughest challenge in Police Olympic Gold Medalist Stephanie Sparks, LASD for the Super Middleweight State Championship Title. Can Sparks beat the best female fighter in California? Can Williams continue her dominance and etch her name into the UCA history books? Don’t miss this Public Safety Boxing event May 24, 2013 Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California. Los Angeles Battle of the Badges.

On May 24, 2013 Stephanie Sparks will be fighting in a rematch with Julie Williams for the Super Middleweight State Championship Title.  The UCA caught up with Stephanie Sparks to ask her a few questions about her upcoming fight with Williams.

Your first encounter with Williams was April 20, 2013 with the rematch scheduled for May 24th do expect the same type of fight?

It won’t be the same type of fight.

Before the decision was announced did you feel you had it won?

Yes. Because she received an eight count in the second round and turned her back during the fight. I was always told that if you turn your back the fight was over.

Do you feel you have an advantage fighting Williams in Los Angeles?

There’s no advantage.  A fighter can be knocked out no matter where they fight.

Do you feel you made mistakes in your first fight with Williams?

I should have been busier.

What were your coaches telling you between rounds?

The coaches were telling me that I was doing fine.

Will you have a different strategy for this fight?

Stay busy.

Do you expect a different Williams in the rematch?

I expect that she has reviewed the fight as I did and re-evaluated her performance as I did.

Will we see a different Stephanie Sparks May 24th?

 I will do my best on May 24th.

 What advantage do you think you have over Williams?  Strength, speed, footwork, athletic ability?

I don’t think I have an advantage.

Is there anything that worries you about Williams?        

Nothing.

Did you study your fight with Williams? Did you learn anything from it?

I watched it once. I saw where I went wrong. I plan to correct my errors.

Will you be training on anything specific in preparation for Williams?

No.

Do you feel added pressure with the State Title on the line?

 No more pressure than with any other fight. The goal is to win.

Will you feel added pressure to do well for your home town crowd and Los Angeles Sheriff Dept?

There is no added pressure at home. Again, anything can happen.

Any predictions?

My goal is to win but anything can happen.  We saw that in Richmond.

On May 24, 2013 Stephanie “Motor City” Sparks, LASD will take on Julie “J-Cat” Williams, CDCR, San Quentin Prison in the first female State Championship Title fight. The bout is scheduled for 3-rounds for the vacant UCA Super Middleweight Title, taking place at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello, California, Los Angeles Battle of the Badges.

When two fighters  are as evenly matched as Williams and Sparks you have to look beyond what they do in the ring to see what may give them the advantage over the other fighter.  Williams has a clear athletic advantage over her opponent Sparks, LASD. Williams is a well-rounded accomplished athlete who played short stop as a freshman for Cal State Fullerton, played professional baseball and football.  On the surface Williams seems sweet and nice with an infectious smile, don’t be fooled, deep down she is a beast. As a top level athlete you cannot compete at the level she competed at without being a competitor. Williams is a grinder who knows how to win and expects to win.  When Williams was having trouble finding an opponent she asked if she could fight a man. If the CSAC and USA Boxing would have allowed it she would have done it. Williams has relinquished her number 1 welterweight ranking and has jumped up four weight classes to take on the #1 ranked Super Middleweight Sparks for the State Championship Title.

Sparks clear advantage aside from natural given ability is her stable-mates and coaches. She trains everyday with some of the best Public Safety fighters in the state and the best coaches as well in Mike Young, Hank Nagamine and Al Fraijo who are accomplished boxers themselves.    Sparks is another one of those fighters who comes off sweet and nice but don’t let her friendly demeanor fool you. She is a warrior who takes no mercy on her opponents.  Sparks suffered her first defeat to Williams April 20, 2013. On May 24, 2013 Sparks plans on returning the favor by giving the 5-0 Williams the first defeat of her career.  Sparks is full of confidence and she will have the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Sheriff Dept. behind her when she steps into the ring Friday night.

Its official Julie “J-Cat” Williams, CDCR San Quentin and Stephanie “Motor City” Sparks, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept. will headline the first Female UCA State Championship Title Fight May 24, 2013, at the Los Angeles Battle of the Badges Event held at the Quiet Cannon, in Montebello Calif.

Williams and Sparks engaged in an all-out war April 20, 2013. After slugging it out for three rounds it was up to the judges to decide whose hand would be raised.  Williams was awarded the win by split decision, prompting Sparks coach Mike Young to ask the judges to double check the score cards. The scores were correct and a rematch was immediately agreed upon by both camps. The fight was very close and could have gone either way. Here is where the famous line comes in, “Never leave it in the hands of the judges.” This time both fighters are determined to handle the decision themselves.  Fight fans can expect another war when these lady warriors step into the ring for the second time May 24, 2013.

The UCA “Fight of the Night” honors are given to a fighter who has a strong will and is willing to leave their comfort zone and lay it all on the line. On April 20, 2013 Sparks, LASD, Williams, CDCR, Burkhart, CDCR,  and Mirage, LAPD  did just that. They stepped into the ring with the mentality “Destroy or be destroyed.”  The thought of getting hurt is an afterthought – a black eye, a cut, a bloody nose is just another warriors wound in this life of gladiators. Sparks, Williams, Burkhart, and Mirage took a stand; laid it all on the line and it’s what defined them as fighters.  Congratulations to these four fighters for winning “UCA Fight of the Night.”

Justin Fortune fought professionally for over 20 years and had 29 professional fights including the World Championship against Lennox Lewis in 1995 have earned him recognition in the boxing world. He trained in Australia with Johnny Lewis (also trained World Champions Jeff Fenech, Jeff Harding and Kostya Tszyu) and then upon arrival in America, joined up with Freddie Roach. Before boxing, Fortune was the Australian Powerlifting Champion in 1987, squatting 365kg as a 110kg junior. Fortune’s experience combined with his unique body conditioning expertise makes him one of the most sought after trainers today. Fortune has trained World Champions that include Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquaio, Israel Vasquez, James Toney, Brian Villoria and Johnny Bredhal. Fortune and his team are building a new stable with some up and coming professional contenders in both boxing and mixed martial arts.

Also a trained Chef, Fortune’s complete understanding of nutrition helps his fighters maintain a healthy lifestyle that keeps them in top shape for their fights. Fortune also specializes in body conditioning and weight management. His training continually changes to shock the body into a present state. Justin’s workouts are known to push Champions to their limits. Muscle and Fitness says “Fortune takes men to the point where they’re sure they can’t possibly continue and then he has them work harder.” For more information on Fortune Gym please visit www.fortunegym.com

The LA Battle of the Badges presents Repeat or Revenge May 24, 2013 at the Quiet Cannon featuring three exciting rematches. Headlining the card will be the most anticipated female fight in Public Safety boxing history.  #1 ranked Julie “J-Cat” Williams, CDCR San Quentin Prison will put her undefeated record on the line when she takes on Stephanie “Motor City” Sparks Los Angeles Sheriff Dept. for the UCA Super Middleweight State Championship Title.  In the Co Main event Heavyweight Craig Hamblin, CDCR Solano Prison looks for vindication against 10th ranked Mike Hernandez, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept. who won a close decision in their first battle.   Rounding out the rematches will  be Jr. Middleweight prospect 7th ranked Chris Martinez, Avenal PD squaring off with hard hitting hometown favorite 6th ranked Brandon Manning, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.