Women’s boxing will be introduced as a sport at the Summer Olympics in London this year, and the United States will have at least one representative.

Marlen Esparza, 22, became the first American female boxer to qualify for the summer games this week, according to the New York Times.

Esparza, who is from Houston, defeated Luu Thi Duyen of Vietnam on Tuesday to earn her Olympic berth, the Times reports.

Two other female boxers from the U.S. – Quanitta Underwood, 28, and Claressa Shields, 17 – were eliminated from the qualifying tournament, the Women’s World Boxing Championships, which are being held in China this week. However, they may still be eligible for a spot in the Summer Olympics, based on the decision of an international commission in the upcoming weeks, according to the Times.

Women’s boxing will feature three weight divisions in the Olympics: featherweight (112 pounds), lightweight (132 pounds) and middleweight (165 pounds), as opposed to the 10 divisions in men’s boxing. Esparza will compete in the featherweight category.

Local pride is on the line again this year as law enforcement officers from across San Diego prepare to enter the ring on Saturday, May19, 2012, as part of the 10th annual Barona Battle of the Badges charity boxing event. The event will be held at the Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino in Lakeside, CA. Event tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children, 10 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling (619) 474-2922

Last year’s winning team, Team Unified, included (L to R) Gabrielle Nasworthy, David Rodriguez, Gabrielle Romero and Carlos Hernandez shown here posing with their coaches and the coveted trophy.

Over 700 fight fans showed up to watch Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and Military fighters battle it out for charity at the Alameda Battle of the Badges Saturday night. A mix of Boxing, MMA and Kickboxing made up the 11 bout fight card.  The proceeds from the event supported the California Narcotics Officers Memorial Fund, SMF, NEFA and the California Narcotic Officers Association Reg. 1.

The night started off with two fighters who were anxious to get it on. As soon as the bell rang Omar Salem, Napa P.D. and David Lloyd, Alameda P.D. (195lbs) went at it. Salem came out like a sharp shooter with his one-two punch combo. Lloyd fought tough but did not have an answer to avoid Salem’s punches. Lloyd suffered two knockdowns before the referee stepped in to stop the fight. Salem, winner 1^st rd TKO.

Bout 2, (150lbs) Anthony Carrasco, Palo Alto P.D. vs. Lou Strickland, Dept of Homeland Security. This fight would go the distance but it would not be easy for either fighter. Carrasco made Strickland fight every second of every round. Carrasco kept Strickland in his range and threw punches in bunches. Strickland didn’t give any ground and kept a good defense and landed solid counters. Carrasco, winner by decision.

Bout 3, (Kickboxing) John Kaanehe, Alameda P.D. vs Chris Mercado, Oakland Fire Dept. Kaanehe came out strong the first round and seemed to be on his way to an easy victory. Between rounds Mercado listened to his corner and turned the tide by being more aggressive with his punches and kicks. Mercardo, winner by decision.

Bout 4, Kickboxing Johnny Pena, San Benito S.D. vs Wale Forrester, Oakland F.D. First 2 rounds were very close. Forrester had a little more left in the tank in the 3^rd round to pull out a close decision win.

Bout 5, MMA (200lbs) Gene Gabriel, San Francisco P.D. vs Josh Webb, CHP, San Jose. Both guys showed good skills on the ground and standing. Webb was able to secure an arm bar right before the bell sounded to end the 1^st round. Webb winner 1^st round Arm Bar.

Bout 6, (180lbs) James Allen USCG San Francisco vs Jesse Peters, USCG Alameda. There was no feeling out period in this one, it was kill or be killed.  Allen landed the harder shot first and that was all it took. Allen winner 1^st rd TKO.

Bout 7, (165lbs) Adam Ward, Oakland Housing Auth P.D. vs. Gino Sanchez, Hayward P.D. After an action packed 1^st round and over hand right thrown by Ward that put Sanchez down, everyone knew they were in for a treat. The 2^nd round was very close with both fighters having their moments. Ward found a home for his right hand in the 3^rd round to seal the victory.

Bout 8, Kickboxing Brian Everett, Napa Co. Correction vs Greg Smith, Monterey Co. Corrections.  Everett outworked Smith to get the decision win.

Bout 9, (155lbs) Daniele McCollum, San Jose P.D. vs Janean Reynolds, CHP San Jose. This was the fight everyone was waiting for and for good reason. These ladies battled in the trenches for 3 solid rounds. The only break they took was when the bell sounded to end the round. McCollum showed a little more experience with her slips, counters and bodywork to claim the win.

Bout 10, (175lbs) UCA 4^th ranked Jerry Ribeira, Oakland Housing Auth P.D. vs Mike Hagen, CHP, San Jose. It was the sweet science at it’s best. Crisp combinations, footwork, balance, head movement, angles and bodywork. Rebeira edged this one out to claim the decision victory.

Bout 11, 210lbs Main Event. Michael Froseca, Alameda Co. S.D. vs Ramon Jackson, Dept of Vetrans Affairs Police. 1^st round was even due to a lot of feeling out.  In the 2^nd round Jackson landed a solid right hand that stumbled Froseca. In the 3^rd Jackson found his rhythm and timing to secure the win.

RIBEIRA TALKS TO SR: BATTLE OF THE BADGES ON COAST GUARD ISLAND, MAY 12

THE UCA #4 RANKED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT STEPS UP IN WEIGHT

Alameda Battle of the Badges this Saturday night.  3^rd Annual Charity Boxing, Kickboxing, MMA Event at the Alameda Coast Guard Island. Seven boxing matches, three kickboxing and two MMA fights.  All Fire Service, Law Enforcement, and Corrections fighters. Tickets are $20.00. Fights start at 7pm. Proceeds to benefit

The Cordova Girls Softball season has started and the Lady Ballers are back. They are not the original Lady Ballers, they are the new generation Lady Ballers.  The girls are only 8yrs old so I still consider them Baby Ballers. The original Lady Ballers started as 10 year olds in 2006. And for 6 years the team dominated, beating older teams, and winning many tournaments and championships. Those ladies have now moved on to play high school softball and other sports. The Baby Ballers are here to take their place. The girls have big shoes to fill but they will be getting help from their older sisters who played on the original Ballers. Coaching team sports, the talent pool comes in waves. In 2006 the wave of talent that came through Cordova Girls softball was a wave of speed, athleticism, drive, heart, and attitude. When the Lady Ballers stepped onto the field together there was chemistry and a trust between the players that made them unbeatable. It was an honor and privilege to coach the Lady Ballers for all those years.  As I look to the younger generation of Lady Ballers I hope for them what I had with my team. The UCA supports and wishes the 8U Lady Ballers much success this season and the seasons to come.

Single done by Darden, Vallejo P.D. as a tribute to the annual Peace Officer Memorial Unity Ride. Thousands of officers ride bicycles from New Jersey to Washington DC to raise money for the Peace Officer Memorial Museum located in Washington DC. The ride is also dedicated to the fallen brothers and sisters who were killed in the line of duty. Please take a moment to listen.

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The March 31^st Battle of the Badges Event was an action packed evening with some incredible fights. On most nights, the fight of the night honors would have gone to Dozier Vs. Kim, Williams Vs.Woienski or McDonald vs. Heredia. But very few could have expected the fireworks they witnessed from two fighters who were stepping into the ring for the first time. Nelly Mendoza, Fresno P.D. vs. Jodi Brown, Sacramento P.D. will go down in UCA history as one of the best fights of the year. What a fight it was. The excitement built with every round and the audience could tell they were watching something special. These fighters gave all they had, going back and forth, with endless energy. Just when you thought the fight was going one way it would swing back in favor of the other fighter. The high endurance, determination, heart and warrior spirit these ladies showed is certainly worthy of the Fight of the Night Honors they received March 31^st. It is with great pleasure to award these fighters the UCA Fight of the Night award.

The nationally-acclaimed New York City Fire Department Boxing Team (“FDNY”) squares-off against a squad of New England Law Enforcement (“Team N.E.”) amateur boxers, Saturday night, May 19 in “Battle of the Badges 4,” at Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

“Battle of the Badges 4″ (“BOTB4″) is presented by National Public Safety Athletic League (“NPSAL”) in association with the FDNY Boxing Bravest, Mass Corrections Officers Federated Union Boxing Team (MCOFU) and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Defending champion Team N.E. trails FDNY in the series, 2-1.

Proceeds from the May 19^th charitable event will benefit Work Vessels For Veterans, NPSAL and FDNY Boxing Bravest Team. More than a dozen matches are scheduled pitting FDNY against Team New England, which is primarily comprised of MCOFU boxers.

“Boston and New York has always had a great sports rivalry and this is our version of the Red Sox vs. Yankees or Pats vs. Jets,” BOTB4 spokesperson Denis Marrese explained.  ”It’s a friends and family friendly event for some worthy causes.  We started out helping veterans and we still do through Work Vessels For Veterans.  It’s an honor for us to help these young men and women, especially those who’ve returned home from Afghanistan and Iraq, get started in their businesses.  Work Vessels For Veterans is a worldwide organization that’s based in Connecticut. Two other great charities – NPSAL and FDNY Boxing Bravest – are also benefiting from Battle of the Badges 4.  We’re also very fortunate to have

Foxwoods Resort Casino in our corner this year as the host venue.  Without Foxwoods, as well as our generous sponsors, promoting a major sporting event like this would be impossible.”

Tickets, priced at $30.00 (general admission), $50.00 (reserved seating) and $100.00 (VIP/Ringside), are available to purchase at the Foxwoods Box Office, on line at www.foxwoods.com or www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-855-660-6606 041-800.200.2882, or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

Doors open at 6:30 PM/ET with the first match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM/ET.

Article taken from http://www.worldboxingnews.net/

The Galt United Boys U11 Soccer team brought home the Gold Cup last weekend from Manteca. The boys played in the highest division which was the “Premier” bracket. The first game was against a top team from Redding,Ca and Galt was far superior and it resulted in a 8-0 win for Galt. In the second game Galt faced Fresno’s Argentina Strikers and the boys came out with a 3-0 shutout. The Semi final game was against a very fast and aggressive Ceries Earthquake team and the score showed it as Galt fought hard to get the 2-0 victory. The Championship game matched Galt against a State level team, the Santa Rosa Barcelona Athleticos. The game was very close from start to finish but Galt wasn’t to be denied and the final score was 4-2 in favor of Galt. Congratulations to the Galt United Premier Soccer Team. The UCA is a proud sponsor of the Galt soccer team and wishes them continued success throughout the season.

Greg Huerta started Smash Time Boxing Club in Sacramento in 2009. Huerta has been in the fight game a long time and has a lot to offer his fighters. He started training fighters in 1978 for the Sacramento State Boxing Team with Head Boxing Coach Hank Elespuru. He also worked beside Don Conley at the Washington Neighborhood Center, “I learned a lot from Hank and Don,” Greg said. Huerta took that knowledge and trained fighters at Sacramento Pal and Capital City Boxing before opening his own gym.

Huerta trains both amateur and professional boxers but has a special interest in training public safety officers. Huerta’s own background is in Public safety. He started his career with the Department of Corrections in 1979, and retired as a Parole Agent 2 in 2008 he continued to work for CDCR and is now working with Child protective Services.

Greg Huerta is one of those coaches that do it for the love of the sport and to see his fighters achieve success.  He recently trained James Davis, CDCR Folsom Prison to the first UCA light heavyweight championship March 31^st, 2012. The UCA looks forward to seeing more of his public safety fighters in the future.

The UCA’s #1 ranked Cruiserweight James “Lights Out” Dorris Folsom Police Dept wants Chris “The Bull” Barrios Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept to be the last fight of his boxing career. Dorris started his boxing career in 1999. He is a 2 time Police Olympic gold medalist and a 2 time bronze medalist. He has compiled a record of 18-5-1 and hasn’t lost a fight in 3 years. Dorris feels he can not lose as long as he gives all praise to Jesus Christ and shows complete humbleness.  Dorris states “Before I retire I want to test myself against the best out there,” Dorris will be relinquishing his #1 ranking at 190lbs to take on the #1 ranked Chris Barrios at 205lbs for the UCA Super Cruiserweight State Title. Barrios will not be an easy task for Dorris. Barrios is currently undefeated and a Police Olympic Gold Medalist. This will be a test for both fighters. Win or lose this will be James Dorris last fight.

“Boxing has given me so many avenues to meet and help people.” Dorris said. “It is also what has kept me focused through tough times in my life.” Dorris is very involved in his community and takes what he has learned from boxing and shares it with the local kids. Dorris is a Folsom High School Resource Officer and once a week he teaches over 100 students the sweet science. “I enjoy giving back to the kids at the school. All of the kids love boxing and in order to stay in the boxing program they must be good students and have good grades.” Aside from teaching the Folsom High School students once a week, he also takes 20-25 kids to his gym, Folsom Boxing & MMA for sparring.

Despite the outcome of the fight, Dorris will continue to give back to the sport that has provided so many opportunity’s for him and focus on his career and family.

Bryan Williams, Fresno P.D. will be moving into his new 12 Rounds of Training Boxing Gym next week at the Fresno Kickboxing Academy. The gym offers Jujitsu, kickboxing, MMA and boxing. Bryan is the head boxing coach at the gym. Bryan trains a lot of cops, military fighters and top ranked amateurs. Bryan has been around the game a long time and has a lot of boxing knowledge to share with his boxers. 12 Rounds of Training boxers are always in great shape, fundamentally sound and come to fight. All three of  Bryan’s boxers had a good showing at the Sacramento Battle of the Badges last month.   Lindsay Dozier won the UCA Nor Cal Featherweight Title, Nelly Mendoza won “Fight of the Night” honors and Chris Martinez lost a close decision. To become a good boxer you have to have a good coach.

The UCA #1 ranked Super Heavyweight Saul Ayon Kern Co. Sheriffs Office is ready to fight for the UCA Title. Ayon has not been boxing but he is in great shape. He has been running 25+ miles a week to prepare for the Baker to Vegas run April 21st. Ayon will be facing Eddie Martinez LASD for the UCA Super Heavyweight State Title in the August Sacramento Battle of the Badges. Martinez and Ayon have similar stories. Both are highly skilled fighters who have not fought in a few years. It has been difficult for them to find competition with the same experience. Saul Ayon was once a top ranked amateur who qualified for the Olympic Trials. Martinez is undefeated with wins over top ranked fighters Casey Johnson, Oakland P.D. and James Dorris Folsom P.D. Ayon and Martinez will be an exciting Super Heavyweight show-down.

An exciting night of boxing took place at the 18^th annual Bakersfield Battle of the Badges Friday April 13^th at The Dome. Boxers representing CDCR, BPD, CHP, KCPD, SLSO, BFD, DOJ, ICE, KCSO, and DPD filled the 12 bout fight card. The event started with a very competitive fight between Lynn Martinez, Bakersfield P.D. and Angela Molinar, CHP. Both ladies showed good skills and great conditioning. Martinez was announced the winner by decision.

The “Fight of the Night” honors went to Isaac Aleman, Bakersfield P.D. vs. Joshua Garcia, KCSO. The sheer will, effort, determination and sacrifice Aleman and Garcia showed is something that cannot be taught, it is something you are born with. They don’t know any other way then to leave their heart and soul in the ring. For three rounds they battled in the trenches. The judges should have thrown the score cards out and declared the fight a draw. It doesn’t seem fair to have a loser in a fight like this. Isaac Aleman was announced the winner. The fighters left the ring to a well deserved standing ovation from everyone in attendance.

In the second female bout of the night Samantha Callagy, BPD showed so much heart and never quit against a more experienced opponent in Connie Cazares, KCPD. Cazares picked up the win by decision.

Melvin Lopez, ICE took last year off but came back this year hungry and ready for battle. He won by decision over CDCR’s Heriberto Ruvalcaba. The event ended with Super Heavyweight’s Ricardo Martinez, Bakersfield Fire Dept vs. Stewart Porte, Kern Co. S.O. Porte picked up the decision win. Full fight card posted on the UCA results page.

The 18th annual Police Activities League Battle of the Badges will take place Friday, April 13 at The Dome, 2201 V St.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the bouts beginning at 7 p.m., according to a Bakersfield Police Department news release.

Tickets are available at the following locations: Bakersfield Police Department, downtown and southwest stations; Bakersfield PAL Center at 301 E. Fourth St.; and Mr. Tuxedo, 2409 Brundage Lane.

Tickets are $20 for general admission, $30 for balcony seating and $40 for reserved ringside seating, the news release said. Proceeds benefit the Bakersfield Police Activities League.

Sacramento Battle of the Badges March 31, 2012 Under-Card Results

After the 1^st round Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara S.D. vs. Marc Baes, CDCR had the makings of a great fight. To start the 2^nd round both guys displayed good footwork as they looked for their opening. Bugarin saw his opening first and landed his combination which caused the referee to step in and stop the fight. “This kid (Bugarin) is good,” Baes said. “This is the type of fight I wanted. I don’t agree with the stoppage, I felt the fight was just warming up.” Bugarin is a young, humble, talented fighter who people will be hearing about. Bugarin won by 2^nd round TKO.

No one expected to see the “Fight of the Night” when Jodi Brown, Sac P.D., and Nelly Mendoza, Fresno P.D., stepped into the ring for the first time. For 6 minutes everyone in attendance witnessed something special. These ladies showed so much heart, and gave everything they had. The feelings you have while you watch matches like Brown and Mendoza are what make boxing so special. Their heart and bravado can never be questioned. If Brown or Mendoza never fight again, they left a lasting impression on everyone who witnessed their fight. Brown was announced the winner by decision.

UCA 4^th ranked Rafael Heredia, CDCR moved up in weight to take on 1-0 Dru McDonald Sac Metro Fire. McDonald drew first blood when he landed a shot that caused the referee to step in and give Heredia a standing 8 count.  Heredia cleared his head and returned the favor to McDonald by landing a hard shot to the head that prompted the referee to step in and give McDonald a standing 8 count. Heredia won the fight by decision and kept is undefeated streak alive.

Mark Tibbles , CDCR vs. Adan Castillo Yolo Co. Corrections. The first round looked like Tibbles would win the fight with his jab alone. Tibbles had the height and reach on Castillo and was using it perfectly. When the bell sounded to start the 2^nd round Castillo came out like a different fighter. He fought on the inside and threw short hooks and upper cuts. One of Castillo’s hooks to the body got through causing Tibbles to take a knee. The referee stepped in and stopped the fight in the 2^nd round. Castillo won 2^nd round TKO.

Craig Hamblin, CDCR had the size and weight advantage over his opponent Joe Gatie, CDCR. However Team Gatie had a game plan and executed it perfectly. Gatie is coached by Gary McCoy an accomplished amateur with over 80 fights. Despite Hamblin’s best efforts, he did not have an answer for Gatie’s strategy. Gatie won by unanimous decision.

David Richardson, CDCR vs. Marco Montano, U.S Coast Guard. As soon as the bell sounded Richardson came forward and brought the fight to Montano. This was not a boxing match, this was a fight. In the 2^nd round Montano caught Richardson with a hard shot causing the referee to step in and stop the fight. Montano won by 2^nd round TKO.

UCA #2 ranked Neil Tremethick, U.S. Army vs. UCA #7 ranked Chris Martinez, Avenal P.D. Martinez came out the first round working his jab like a piston. Half way through the first round Tremethick turned southpaw and that seemed to turn the tide in his favor. Martinez rhythm and timing seemed to be thrown off by the southpaw style of Tremethick. The second and 3^rd rounds were close with Tremethick winning with his speed and combinations. It was a technical, action packed fight with both boxers displaying a good skill set. Tremethick won by decision.

A fight broke out between Lindsay “Bull” Dozier and Christy “Killer” Kim Saturday night at the Sacramento Battle of the Badges. Both ladies left everything in the ring for a chance to walk out with the UCA NorCal Featherweight Title. Christy Kim (U.S. Air Force) in her first amateur boxing match came out hard. Kim nearly lived up to her name, “Killer” in the 1^st round as she pressured and threw punches for destruction. Dozier, Fresno P.D., used her 1-1 fight experience and the instructions from her corner to stay out of harms way. Once the round was over Dozier’s coach Bryan Williams was waiting to give his fighter the instructions she needed. “Kim is just throwing the 1, 2. Keep your feet moving, work your jab. When she gets your timing down I want you to start throwing lead left hands.” The sign of a great fighter is being able to listen to your coach and execute the instructions given. Dozier avoided Kim’s bombs by using her footwork and throwing different combinations. The fight was very close after the 2^nd round. Dozier went back to her corner and her coach was waiting to give her instructions. “I need you to go in at an angle, not straight in,” Williams said. The 3^rd round picked up where the 2^nd round left off. Back and fourth neither fighter giving any ground. What a fight! Lindsay Dozier was announced the winner by unanimous decision and UCA NorCal Featherweight Champion.

“I’m still humble,” Dozier told SRMMA. “I got into boxing to get into shape and I fell in love with the sport. Now I’m the UCA NorCal Champion, which definitely gives me more credibility moving forward.”

Even though Kim did not win, she is an athlete with a bright future. She is definitely a part of the new wave of young, hungry, talented boxers to look out for.

The LAPD continues to show Juan Bustamante support. On Wednesday the LAPD presented Juan with a framed signed event poster to show their support and appreciation for representing their department in the UCA title fight at the Sacramento Battle of the Badges event. Juan may have not won the fight but he can hold his head high knowing he has the support of his department, family and friends. He will always be a part of UCA history and welcome at any future Sacramento Battle of the Badges events as a guest or fighter. It was a pleasure going through this experience with Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante.

There is nothing in sports that rivals the excitement of two big men throwing bombs at each other. Boxing’s big bangers took center stage when UCA #3 ranked Mike Gomez; CDCR took on UCA #4 ranked Richmond De Los Cientos, Sac Co. S.D for the UCA NorCal Super Heavyweight Title. This fight alone was worth the $20.00 price of admission into the Sacramento Battle of the Badges Event. Gomez is widely recognized as one of the hardest working guys in the gym when preparing for a fight. On Saturday night Gomez and De Los Cientos collided in the boxing ring to seize a priceless chance to determine who the top fighter in Northern California really is. De Los Cientos weighed in at 289lbs while Gomez weighed in at 252 and the weight and size difference showed. The first 2 rounds were very close. One round a piece going into the 3^rd and final round. Early in the 3^rd round Gomez was warned for hitting De Los Cientos behind the head. The referee gave Gomez a warning for the illegal blow. Before the action continued both fighters touched gloves and went back at it. Richmond showed signs of slowing down and Gomez smelled blood. Gomez put De Los Cientos down with a hard jab and the referee stepped in and ended the fight. Gomez won the UCA NorCal Title by 3^rd TKO. With his win over De Los Cientos Gomez slides into the #2 spot in the Super Heavyweight Division. ‘People are telling me I need to fight for the Title”, Gomez said. “I know I’m not ready for Saul Ayon. (Kern Co S.D.) I need at least 5 more fights before I’m ready for him. I hope Ayon is still around.” Gomez knows he is still raw and has a lot to learn however a fight with Rashaan Harrison, LASD or even Casey Johnson Oakland P.D. would be good match-ups to help prepare him for a UCA State Title fight.

Photo’s Courtesy Michael Gill and SRMMA.com

Photo Courtesy SRMMA.com

Julie “J-Cat” Williams, CDCR San Quentin, the undefeated UCA #1 ranked female fighter in California took on newcomer Woienski, CDCR DVI at the Sacramento Battle of the Badges Event, March 31st. Even though it was Woienski first time in the ring Williams did not take her lightly. With 14 days notice Woienski was ready for battle. Williams was cautious with the new comer the 1^st rd. Maybe a little too cautious because Woienski landed some hard shots to Williams head. Williams took control the 2^nd rd. while Woienski won over the crowd with her toughness and heart. The 3^rd round both ladies were landing some very hard shots but Williams experience prevailed.  Woienski never quit and finished the fight on her feet and had the fans on their feet as well. It took the judges awhile to gather up the scores. When the decision was finally announced Williams was the winner by split decision. Both ladies won in their own way. Woienski stepped into the ring for the first time against the best female fighter in the state and went the distance. Williams picked up another win and solidified her #1 ranking and became the Nor Cal UCA Champion.

Congratulations to James “Doin Damage” Davis, CDCR Folsom Prison, winning the UCA Light Heavyweight California State Title. The Sacramento Battle of the Badges put on a stacked 11 bout fight card leading up to the most anticipated 4 Round Title fight in California.

What a fight it was! Bustamante came into the house of #1 ranked James Davis to a crowd chanting “Beat LA, Beat LA” despite that Bustamante was focused and ready for the challenge. Although, he gave his best effort, Bustamante lost by unanimous decision after 4 hard fought rounds. Davis fought a perfect fight; he was never out of position, very sharp with his combinations, footwork and defense. Davis went into the ring with the intent of holding on to his #1 position with the UCA, he not only achieved that but is now the UCA Light Heavyweight Champion.

The UCA’s #1 ranked Light Heavyweight, James ‘Doin Damage” Davis did his last interview today with News 10 at Folsom Prison. Training is over, its fight time. James Davis only prediction, “There is going to be fireworks when we get in that ring.”

 CCPOA NEWS

Battle of the Badges  – Folsom Correctional Officer James “Doin’ Damage” Davis, is the UCA’s top-ranked light heavyweight boxer in Northern California and will face off against LAPD Officer Juan Bustamante on Saturday, March 31st in Rancho Cordova.   Opponents describe Davis as a tireless fighter with a nearly impenetrable defense who has never been knocked out, according to the LA Daily News.  For more information, please see the CCPOA website. CCPOA is a proud sponsor of the event and wish Officer Davis a speedy victory in this upcoming bout.

Sensational fight cards are made by sensational fighters. The March 31^st 2012 Sacramento Battle of the Badges fight card is stacked full of talented, athletic, fighters. The Main Event requires no hype. Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante LAPD vs. James “Doin Damage” Davis, Correctional Officer, Folsom Prison for the UCA Light Heavyweight State Championship. How often do you get to see two highly skilled, exciting fighters meet in the ring to settle the ultimate question? Who is the best Public Safety fighter in California?

Over 500 pounds of power, athleticism, strength and speed will be in the ring when the NorCal’s top ranked Super Heavyweights touch gloves. 3rd ranked Mike Gomez CDCR vs. 4th ranked Richmond DeLosCientos Sac Co S.D. for the UCA Super Heavyweight NorCal Championship. Two athletic guys with KO power in both hands, Wow, what a fight this is going to be.

What is a fight card without highly skilled women fighters? Well fight fans; you are in for a treat. UCA #1 ranked Julie “J-Cat” Williams, CDCR San Quentin will be fighting Stacie Woienski, CDCR DVI Prison for the NorCal UCA Title.

Then you have Police Olympic Gold Medalist, UCA 2nd ranked Featherweight, Lindsay “Bull Dozier”, Fresno P.D. vs. Christy Kim, U.S. Air Force for the NorCal Featherweight Title. Both ladies are very skilled, technical fighters.

A fight going unnoticed but has the making for “Fight of the Night” honors are Chris Martinez, Avenal PD vs. Neil Tremethick U.S. Army. Martinez is now with the Bryan Williams Camp, “12 rounds of training” expect a new Martinez.  Tremethick will not be easy work for Martinez. Tremethick suffered his first loss to UCA Top Ranked, Francisco Flores, Stanislaus Co. S.D. last year by split decision and the loss did not sit well with him. Tremethick is determined not to taste defeat again.

A heavyweight fight to watch will be UCA 7^th ranked Super Cruiserweight Rafael “Big Nasty” Heredia, CDCR moving up in weight to take on Dru McDonald, Sac Metro Fire.  Also on the card is Marc Baes, CDCR vs. Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara S.D. David Richardson, CDCR vs. Marco Montano, U.S. Coast Guard, Craig Hamblin, CDCR vs. Joe Gatie, CDCR, Mark Tibbles, CDCR vs. Adan Castillo, Yolo Co. Corrections and Jodi Brown, Sac P.D. vs. Nelly Mendoza, Fresno P.D.

On March 31^st you will see the first UCA Champion crowned, future UCA Champions and some of the best Public Safety fighters in California. With all these fighters trying to climb the UCA ladder, they not only want to win, they want to outdo each other and make sure everyone is walking away talking about them.

Juan Bustamante LAPD is doing everything he can to be 100% prepared for James Davis, CDCR.  Bustamante is sparring and training hard with top amateurs and pros.  Aside from training and sparring at his gym 818 Boxing, he is getting a lot of support from, LAPD partner, “Cage vs. Cons” Champion, Ishmael Gonzalez. Juan is also traveling to Las Vegas to spar and to get training tips from Pro fighter Jesus Gutierrez at Johnny Tocco’s Gym.

Bustamante has fought some of the UCA top ranked fighters, which include Chris Barrios LASD twice, Jamal Braithwaite Orange Co. S.D., and Brian Petrella Pasadena P.D.  Bustamante wants to test himself against the best out there and is looking forward to the challenge of fighting the best in NorCal.

Folsom Prison, Correctional Officer, James Davis is training and sparring everyday. He has 3 sparring partners preparing him for the UCA Light Heavyweight State Championship title fight. Pro fighters, Larry “Cyco” Ward, Juan Luna, and amateur fighter, Caesar Garcia. When these guys get in the ring with each other they don’t spar, they fight.

Over the past 2 years Davis has also stepped into the ring with UCA top ranked fighters. Jerry Ribeira, Oakland PD, Marcus Cox, Alameda Co. S.D. and Sonny Gerber, Grover Beach PD. Other than losing by decision to Gerber, and a draw with Cox, Davis has beaten every cop who stepped into the ring with him.

March 31^st will determine who the #1 fighter in California is at 175lbs. When the bell rings to start the fight all the training, talking, and sacrifices will come down to that moment. There is nothing left to do, it’s fight time. One thing is for sure, when the winner is announced, the first UCA Light Heavyweight State Champion will be crowned.

A lot of pressure is being put on the Main Event fighters in the Sacramento Battle of the Badges Boxing Event. The Director of Corrections, Richard Subia has made a friendly wager with the LA Police Chief, Charles Beck for the upcoming UCA State Championship Title Fight. Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante LAPD vs. James “Doin Damage” Davis, Correctional Officer, Folsom Prison. If Davis wins, LA Police Chief, Charles Beck must hang a San Francisco Giants banner in his office for one week. If Bustamante wins CDCR Director Mr. Subia must hang an LA Dodgers banner in his office for one week. Not only are these fighters feeling pressure from family, friends, and coworkers now they are getting it from the Director and the LA Chief of Police. That makes for a great fight.

Andre Ward made a surprise appearance to L.A. Boxing in Brentwood, CA to watch the USA Boxing show, yesterday. Dave Hartman, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Lieutenant had the honor to talk with Andre between bouts. After meeting him, Dave had this to say, “Andre Ward is one of the true undisputed champions of the Sport of Kings.  He is a class act in and out of the ring.  A God fearing man, a family man, a humble man, and a true warrior.”

Dave’s fighter, Amy Polvorosa, lost her fight by decision. “I am very proud of her,” Dave said. “She gave 100% and I can’t ask for anything more.” Amy is in good spirits and she is scheduled to fight again on May 12^th in Santa Rosa.

Dave Hartman, 1999 Police Olympic Gold Medalist, Boxing Trainer at LA Boxing Brentwood, and Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Lieutenant, with his boxer Amy Polvorosa. Amy will be fighting on the March 17^th LA Boxing USA Boxing card. Dave has been training Amy for 4 months.  Dave points out, “Prior to coming on with me, her boxing record is 1 and 1. She is an incredible athlete that has picked up on boxing very quickly.”  When Dave was competing in the Police Olympics and USA Boxing he trained at the CYC (Concord Youth Center). He was trained by well respected trainer Cliff Hill.  Dave had top amateurs that would soon turn professional to train and spar with there. Christian Cruz, RJ Karstan, Art Morales….just to name afew. Dave was also afforded the opportunity to travel to several other gyms throughout California to train and spar with other great fighters.  He has a lot of knowledge to share with Amy.  Dave commented, “I am very excited for Amy’s upcoming fight, she has worked extremely hard and learned a great deal about boxing in a short time.  Her hard work will pay off in the ring on March 17th.  She will be celebrating a lot more than just St. Patty’s Day!”

LA Boxing Gym Owner and Promoter Joseph Garcia put together a great fight card. 15 action packed fights  Top amateur boxers from Kings Gym, CYC, San Jose PAL, and Polk St Gym will be competing on Saturday.

California State Athletic Commission Scoring

If you’re a boxing fan, you know that judges can see a fight in many different ways. They use the same rules to decide the outcome of a match, but the scores can be greatly different. Here are some guidelines for you to score a bout and see how close you come to the judge’s decision.

Three judges score each bout on a 10-point must system. That means the winner of each round gets 10 points. The loser of the round gets 9 points or less. If you think the round is even, give both fighters 10 points. When there is a knockdown in the round, give the loser of the round 8 points; more than one knockdown and the loser gets 7 points. If a fighter gets knocked down three times in a round the fight is over. The referee can deduct a point or more, or even disqualify a fighter for rules violations such as low blows, holding, hitting on the break or hitting after the bell has been sounded.

Here are four things to look for in a fight.

1. EFFECTIVE PUNCHES, Punches that land solidly and cleanly.
2. EFFECTIVE AGGRESSIVENESS, This means being effective while also being aggressive; forcing the fight and landing punches.
3. RING GENALSHIP, This is when the fighter takes control of the ring action.
4. GOOD DEFENSE, This is when a fighter avoids punches while still keeping his hands ready offensively and counter punching.

Now you are ready to score a bout like a professional judge.

Big thanks to Vallejo Police Officer Darden for making this song, “It’s Time To Fight.” It’s the perfect song for the upcoming UCA Light Heavyweight Title Fight.   Look out for his next track, “Baddest Badge”

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/its-time-to-fight-single/id459651693

With 9 years under its belt the Sacramento Battle of the Badges has established it’s self as the premier boxing event in Northern California. With the new fight series the Battle of the Badges has raised the bar once again. On August 20^th 2011 they thrilled fight fans with an eclectic mix of competitive fights, featuring seasoned veterans, rising stars and UCA title contenders. The March 31^st event will feature two UCA Nor-Cal Title fights and one UCA State Title fight as the headliners of a 12 bout card.

In the Main Event, Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante LAPD and James “Doin Damage” Davis CDCR Folsom Prison will battle in a 4-rounder for the UCA United Combat Association Light Heavyweight State Championship.

In the Co-feature, Mike Gomez CDCR CSP SAC will look to boost his credentials as a UCA Title contender when he takes on unbeaten Richmond DeLosCientos Sacramento Sheriff’s Dept for the Nor-Cal UCA Super Heavyweight Championship title fight. The Nor-Cal UCA Featherweight Championship Title Fight will feature Lindsay Dozier Fresno Police Dept vs. Christy Kim, U.S. Air Force. This match-up makes for an action packed fight and contender for Fight of the Night.

The Sacramento Battle of the Badges is dedicated to giving the fans great fights, and a great atmosphere. They have put together a great card. Don’t miss your chance to watch some of the best Public Safety fighters in California compete and follow their journey as they climb their way up the rankings to a UCA Championship.

Sacramento has a rich history of the sweet science and has produced some great fighters. Tony “The Tiger” Lopez, Loreto Garza, Diego Corrales, Juan Lazcano, Guillermo “Willie” Jorrin, Vicente Escobedo, Richard Duran, Savala brothers Trino, Mario & Danny, Pete Ranzany, Sal Lopez, Michael Simms, Eric Regan, Horatio Garcia, and Otis Griffin.

Today the Sacramento area is once again on the rise on the Public Safety amateur level. Sacramento boxers making a name for themselves as the Top Rank Public Safety fighters in California are James Dorris, Folsom PD, James Davis CDCR Folsom Prison, and the winner of the Gomez vs. DeLosCientos will be a threat to the #1 ranked Super Heavyweight Saul Ayon, Kern Co. Sheriff’s Dept.  These fighters are just a sample of the next generation of boxers that are giving Sacramento boxing fans something to be excited about.

All Tickets are $20.00; proceeds benefit Sac Fallen Resource Fund, Firefighters Burn Institute, and Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project. Visit www.battleofthebadgessac.com.

Two fighters from the LAPD Boxing team have big fights this month. March 16^th Ivan Guillermo will be having his pro Debut. On March 31^st Juan Bustamante will be fighting for the UCA Light Heavyweight State Title.

The LAPD Boxing Team is a close knit group. When one of their teammates is fighting the whole team turns their focus on that fighter. One thing about the LAPD Boxing team you have to admire is they are like a family. Not only are their teammates supporting them but the whole dept and in some cases a whole city gets behind them.

Juan Bustamante was raised in the city of Azusa. Once the city heard about Juan fighting for a title in Sacramento the Mayor Joe Rocha organized a press conference to show his support.

This is the kind of support all Public Safety officers should get.  A lot has to be said about these officers who have families, work 40 plus hours a week, put their lives on the line everyday and still want to give back by training and competing to raise money for charity boxing events.

Ivan Guillermo will be fighting on the ALL STAR Promotions Combat United Boxing MMA Card. Ivan is a Los Angeles Police Officer Hollenbeck Division. Ivan Guillermo has accomplished a lot as an amateur boxer. He has competed in the International Police and Fire Games winning a bronze medal. He is a Police Olympic Gold Medalist, Main Event fighter, and no one can forget his three epic battles with Jorge Caamal from LASD. Ivan is going to test the waters at the Professional level March 16^th in Montebello at the Quiet Cannon. He will be facing Victor Valenzuela also in his Pro Debut. The fight will be 4 rounds in the Jr Middleweight division.

SoCal Battle of the Badges Boxing & MMA event.March 4^th, 2012 Pala Resort & Casino. UCA 6^th ranked Jr Middleweight Dustin Rodriguez, Santa Monica F.D. kept his undefeated streak alive with a 2^nd rd TKO over Marvin Volrie U.S. Forest Service. In the Main Event undefeated Ken Hoon, Riverside Co. Sheriff’s Dept took on Justin Robinson, Combat Center F.D. The fighters had the fans on their feet from the nonstop action. Robinson picked up the win and the bout won fight of the night honors.

In the SoCal Battle of the Badges MMA fight UCA 8^th ranked Cruiserweight Sonny Gerber, Grover Beach PD battled against Jake Mylles, Camp Pendleton F.D. But was defeated, “I was absolutely dominating” Sonny said. “I went for a double leg take down, left my neck out like a chicken; I tapped to a standing guillotine. Very good people running the event, I had a blast.”

SoCal Battle of the Badges tomorrow night at the Pala Casino. Boxing on the card will be UCA 6th ranked Jr. Middleweight Dustin Rodriguez, Santa Monica F.D. vs. Marvin Volrie U.S. Forest Service Corona.                             In the Main Event, the Big Guys will be going at it. 240lbs each, Ken Hoon, 3-0 Riverside Co. Sheriff’s Dept vs Justin Robinson 3-1, Combat Center F.D.

Bryan Williams Fresno Police Dept, Police Olympic Gold Medalist now retired and training future champions. If you want to train with Bryan you better be prepared mentally & physically. He puts his boxers through a tough training routine. His gym isn’t called “12 Rounds of Training” for nothing. Even though his boxers may never fight 12 rounds Bryan prepares them to go 12 rds. Bryan is training 3 Top Ranked boxers to compete on the Sacramento Battle of the Badges card March 31^st, 2012.

UCA #2 Ranked Featherweight Lindsay Dozier Fresno P.D.  UCA #2 Ranked Jr Middleweight Dj Vargas, Avenal P.D. and UCA 10th Ranked Middleweight Chris Martinez Avenal P.D.

The Sacramento Battle of the Badges will hold an event at the Power Gym USA in Rancho Cordova on March 31, 2012. This charity boxing event will feature three United Combat Association NorCal title fights and a UCA state title fight. Also on the card will be UCA top ranked fighters Neil Tremethick U.S. Army, Carlos Cabrera Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, D.J. Vargas and Chris Martinez Avenal Police Department, James Smith CHP and Rafael Heredia CDCR CSP Sac.

NorCal Title Fights:

Lightweight Title 125lbs

Lindsay Dozier-Fresno PD Vs. Kristy Kim-U.S. Air Force

Welterweight Title 145lbs

Julie Williams-CDCR San Quentin Vs. Tysheena Alewine-Federal Bureau of Prison.

Super Heavyweight Title 260lbs

Richmond De Los Cientos-Sac Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Vs. Mike Gomez-CDCR CSP SAC

UCA State Title Fight:

The Main Event will feature #1 Ranked James “Damage” Davis-CDCR Folsom Prison Vs. Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante-LAPD

Tickets $20.00

Proceeds will benefit Firefighters Burn Institute, Sac. Sheriffs Toy Project.

For Tickets visit www.battleofthebadgessac.com

Team Budo Ryu San Luis Obispo, California

UCA #8 rated Sonny Gerber Grover Beach P.D. will be competing in the SoCal Battle of the Badges Boxing/Badge Fights MMA event March 3, 2012 at the Pala Casino. Sonny is a Boxer, Muay Thai Fighter and Mixed Martial Artist. He will be competing in MMA March 3^rd at the Pala Casino. He will be taking on Tough Jake Mylles from Camp Pendleton F.D. – 200lbs.

Aside from working 40 plus hours a week for the Grover Beach P.D. and spending time with his family, Sonny is also a fighter. Below is his weekly schedule.

Monday-Private juijitsu 8-10am kettlebells/strength 10am-11 Work 7pm-7am                                                          Tuesday- MMA/ Boxing training 11-130pm                                             Wednesday- kettlebells/strength 10am-11 Muay Thai 600-7  Work 7pm-7am Thursday-MMA training/ boxing 11-130pm Juijitsu 730-800 pm if I don’t work or work 7pm-7am                                                                                                       Friday- AHC police academy 8-530 pm PT with recruits and I teach arrest and control                                                                                                                                       Saturday- off day with my wife. Usually pool or hike                                            Sunday- church 8-930 pm Muay Thai fight team training 10-1215 pm Teach level 1 Muay Thai class 730-830 pm 5 mile run either in afternoon or at 830 pm with buddy Albert.

The Galt United Combat Soccer Team has done it again! On Saturday night with 42 seconds left in the game, Mason Ginni scored the winning goal to beat FCEG-Thunder 4-3. Congratulations to the coaching staff and kids on becoming the Premier 12U Soccer Champions!

The UCA Sponsored 12U Cordova Fury Girls Softball Team finished up their 6 weeks of agility training and is ready to start the season. This team is full of great athletes and will have a lot of success this year. The team will be traveling up and down California playing in tournaments to qualify them for the National Tournament in Chicago, Illinois. The Fury is coached by Mike Cristo, Greg Sutter and Randy Gray. The UCA is proud to be a part of the 12U Cordova Fury Girls Softball Team.

Shawn Correa, Owner & Promoter of The Titans Cage is holding his 2^nd MMA event Saturday night at the Sunrise Event Center in Rancho Cordova, California. Shawn Correa is also a Correctional Officer at CA State Prison Sacramento. There will be 10 bouts on the card.

The Main Event will feature “12” Gage Melton vs Bernard “The Machine” Collins.

Juan Buatamante LAPD is getting a lot of support for his upcoming fight against Folsom Prison Correctional Officer James Davis.  Juan has 2 teams preparing him for the UCA Title Fight.  

The first team is out of the 818 boxing Club, Coaches Edgar Ponce, Gabe, and Victor are working hard to put the perfect game plan together.

The second team is out of the Hollenbeck Division Boxing Gym where the LAPD Boxing Team trains. Coaches Rudy Baragan, Quran McMullen provide guidance and past stable mates, John Negrete, Frank Diaz, Ruben Rosas, “Chach” Rivera and Ivan Guillermo, are providing strategy and training tips to get Juan ready.

Bustamante says he will be 100% prepared March 31^st. and is looking forward to the challenge against Davis.

Vallejo Police Officer, Stephen Darden has joined forces with long time Platinum Producer James Earley for this compelling song titled “Won’t Be Forgotten”. The song was created to honor the legacy of Vallejo Police Officer James Capoot #497 who was killed in the line of duty on November 17, 2011, age 45.

To listen to the song, please click on the following link.  ALL proceeds will be donated to the Capoot family trust.               http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=darden4

Juan Bustamante LAPD has this picture in his boxing gym locker. It’s of James Davis CDCR Folsom Prison giving the thumbs down to the Team Bustamante t-shirt. Bustamante uses the picture to motivate him in his training.

The Davis Camp is studying Bustamante’s fights and coming up with a game plan. Pictured are coaches, Greg and Tahzay Huerta watching the Bustamante vs Petrella fight on you tube.

The UCA State Title Fight will be 4rds, 2 minutes in duration with a 1 minute rest period between rounds. The fight will be under the rules of the California State Athletic Commission, 3 Judges will be scoring on a 10 point must system. New 14 oz Reyes gloves will be worn for the fight.

The United Combat Association UCA State Title Belt will be presented to the winner by Richard Subia Deputy Director, Division of Adult Institutions.

 The UCA Title Belt is made by Masis Boxing Belts. They are hand made, 18 karat gold plated with a lifetime guarantee.

Fresno Police Dept Boxing

Pictured left to right

Miguel Archan 165lbs, Bryan Williams 220lbs, Skye Leibee 175lbs,

Lindsay Dozier 125lbs, Brandon Turner 180lbs

Alameda Battle of the Badges is seeking fighters for the 3^rd Annual Charity Boxing, Kickboxing, MMA Event May 12^th, 2012 at the Alameda Coast Guard Island. To participate must be in Fire Service, Law Enforcement, or Corrections. If interested in competing CALL 510-750-2039 FOR PARTICIPANT INFO

57 days until fight time and both fighters are training hard for their UCA Light Heavyweight State Title Fight March 31^st. James Davis and Juan Bustamante bring different styles to the fight. Davis is a work horse, a Joe Frazier type fighter. Always coming forward, wearing you down, digging shots to the body, elbows, and shoulders. Then going to the head.  Bustamante has fast hands, one punch knock out power and can also move and box. This is definitely a pick-em fight. One thing is for sure, the only thing holding them back from the UCA title, is each other.

James Davis is new to the sport of boxing. He had his first fight May 21st 2010 and hasn’t stopped training or fighting since. He fought in the 2011 NorCal Golden Gloves Tournament and will be competing in the 2012 Golden Gloves Tournament. Davis is a student of the game. He has fought guys heavier, guys with more experience and win or lose he chalks it up as a learning experience.  Regardless of the outcome March 31^st, Davis will continue to train and learn. His goal is to become a successful professional fighter. Davis knows he has to test himself against the best fighters out there before he turns pro. March 31^st will be a good test for him.

One thing about Juan Bustamante going into the fight is that he will not have a problem with nerves or fighting on the big stage. He is use to being the main event and fighting in the Big Shows. Juan has traveled to New York to fight NYPD’s finest fighters. In 2009 he fought in (Boxing Hall of Fame Treasurer) Josie Mejia’s Outdoor Boxing Event in Bell Gardens and on a Fox Sports Boxing televised event. Most memorable, Juan fought for Oscar DeLaHoya’s Golden Boy Promotions. The Golden Boy Promoted Event was held at Club Nokia. Bustamante battled UCA #1 ranked, pound for pound fighter, Chris Barrios in the Main Event. Both guys gave everything they had, Barrios picked up the win by decision.

Barrios Battles Bustamante on Feb. 24, 2011 ‘Fight Night Club’

LOS ANGELES, February 11^th 2011 – Paid to protect and serve the members of their communities, a select group of Southern California’s finest law enforcement officers will enter the boxing ring with the intention to hit and not be hit. The Battle of the Badges Boxing Event will be featured on the season premiere of “Fight Night Club” at L.A. LIVE’s Club Nokia.

In the featured amateur attraction, it will be a highly anticipated rematch, when Chris “The Bull” Barrios, from the L.A. Sheriff Department, IRC Division, battles Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante of the LAPD Foothill Division in a bout in the 200-pound division that is a rematch of a past fight and has already caused excitement in both officers’ departments. There is so much buzz surrounding the fight that the LAPD has dubbed this fight “Barrios vs. Bustamante II.”

“We are excited to have a ‘Battle of the Badges’ to kick off the 2011 season of ‘Fight Night Club’,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “These officers risk their lives everyday protecting us and I’m proud to have them competing on a Golden Boy Promotions show. I can’t wait to watch them battle it out in the ring to see which is the toughest department in LA.”

Press Release | Posted: Friday, February 11th, 2011 by Fight Network.

Police Olympic Boxers

2007 Western States Police and Fire Games Arizona

James Dorris, Folsom PD 201lbs+ Bronze Medalist

Glen Kinion. Sacramento  PD 201lbs  Bronze Medalist

Chuck Pfau, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept, 190lbs Gold Medalist.

            Ron Stott, California Highway Patrol, 179lbs, Silver Medalist

      Charles Turner, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept, 165lbs, Silver Medalist

SO-CAL Battle-of-the-Badges in partnership with Badgefights Combat League will commence with it’s New World Hero MMA Fight League. and Boxing Tournament March 3, 2012 at Pala Casino. The World Hero Fight Series will provide the fighters with championship titles, purses for championship bouts, and national/world rankings. World Hero Fight Series will be for the benefit of fallen warrior and disadvantaged youth causes. Badgefights is 100% owned and operated by public safety members of our community and is a philanthropic champion of fallen warrior causes! If interested in competing Please submit online fighter application for consideration. Badgefights.com

          The contracts have been signed, the fight has been approved and the belt and gloves have been ordered. The first UCA title fight will take place at the Sacramento Battle of the Badges Event, March 31^st, 2012 in Rancho Cordova California.

The best in Northern California, UCA #1 ranked  James “Doin Damage” Davis, from CDCR Folsom Prison will take on  Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante from LAPD for the UCA Light Heavyweight State Title.  Juan Bustamante has been competing at 190lbs and is dropping down to 175lbs to challenge Davis for the title. Both guys feel they have what it takes to win.

Davis trains at Smash Time Boxing Gym in Sacramento. He  spars heavyweights and lightweights. In other words, he is sparring anyone and everyone  to  prepare for the title fight.  Davis will be having a tune up fight Feb 11^th in Vacaville.

Bustamante trains at 818 Boxing Club in Pacoima and LAPD’s Hollenbeck Division Boxing Gym. As the fight approaches Juan will travel to Wild Card, Oxnard, and Lancaster for sparring. Juan will also be having a tune up fight on Feb 4^th in LA.

Israel (Izzy) Montes

Israel’s passion for boxing began with amateur boxing as a youth. He learned to box at the Washington Neighborhood Boxing Center and represented the California Dept of Correction in the Western States Police and Fire games 1998, 2001 and 2003 winning two gold medals and one silver medal. The highlight of Israel’s amateur boxing career was winning the Gold Medal in 2003 in front of his family and friends at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

In 2003, seeing his gym, the Washington Neighborhood Center in need of new equipment, gloves, bags and a new ring, he decided to put on the 1^st Sacramento Battle of the Badges to raise money for the gym. The event has come a long way from 300 hundred people attending the first event at the Boys and Girls Club to sell-out crowds at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium and Raley Field.

Since starting the Sacramento Battle of the Badges in 2003, the event has raised over 75 thousand dollars to benefit local charities. The charities are chosen through careful consideration and at the recommendation of the fighters. “I want the fighters to know the sacrifices they make to compete benefits the local community and raises money for charities they are involved in.”

With 9 successful years, the Battle of the Badges has built camaraderie, solidarity and competitive sportsmanship among Law Enforcement and Firefighters. Israel Montes is very proud of what he started and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.

Candy joined the San Jose Police Department in 1976. Candy was a member of the San Jose Police Department Soccer team for 19 years winning 1 Silver and 5 Bronze medals. As impressive as that is, it pales to his numerous boxing career titles and other sporting accomplishments. He is the only California Police Olympic competitor to win Gold medals in 3 different decades, the 70’s, the 80’s and the 90’s and the only California Police Olympic competitor to be undefeated over an extended career. Candy was a member of the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Board of Directors from 1983 – 2005, serving a term as Vice-President. For his outstanding Boxing talents in the California Police Olympics, for his outstanding coaching talents with youth in the community, for his outstanding coaching talents with Santa Clara University and San Jose State University and for his outstanding coaching talents with the United States Olympic Team, Sgt. Candy Lopez is inducted into the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame.

Accomplishments

Record of 18 WINS and 0 Losses in Boxing

Holds 8 California Police Games Titles

Holds 1 International Police Games title

Holds 1 World Police and Fire Games title

29 year veteran of the San Jose Police Department

Boxing Coordinator for the 1st World Police and Fire Games in 1985

Boxing Coordinator for the 2001 California Police and Fire Games

Has coached the San Jose PD Boxing Team since 1980

Coached Amateur Boxing with the San Jose P.A.L. program since 1977

One of the USA Olympic Boxing Team Coaches for the 2000 Olympics

Member of San Jose PD Soccer team for 10 years

2011 UCA Event of the Year-                                          SoCal Battle of the Badges

The SoCal Battle of the Badges Event is put on 4 to 5 times per year. These events are well run and very organized. The fights are entertaining and the events always sell out. Events are held at Pechanga, Morongo and Pala Indian Casinos.

2011 UCA Promoter of the Year- Jeff Penn

Jeff Penn is the promoter of the SoCal Battle of the Badges. Jeff has a lot of experience putting on these events and it shows by how organized they are. His focus and drive for putting on these events is to raise money for the “Cops 4 Kids & Communities” and other organizations that benefit Southern California youth.

2011 UCA Fighters of the Year:

Jamal Brathwaite-Orange Co. Sheriff’s Dept 190lbs

Chris Barrios-LASD 205lbs

Brian Stevens-LASD 190lbs

2011 UCA Female Fighters of the Year:

Julie Williams, CDCR San Quentin 147lbs

Christine Duarte Ontario PD 147lbs

Suzie Gras, LAPD 135lbs

2011 Fights of the Year

178lbs – Western States Police and Fire Games

Ricky Seward – Big Bear City Fire Vs. Matt Wurdinger – Santa Clara PD

165lbs – Western States Police and Fire Games

Anthony Gutierrez – Orange City Fire Vs. Greg Eisert – Vacaville PD

165lbs – SoCal Battle of the Badges

Anthony Gutierrez Orange City Fire Vs. Roger Serrato- Riverside PD

220lbs – LA Battle of the Badges

Mike Frazier – LASD Vs. Josh Skeber- LAPD

135lbs – LA Battle of the Badges

Suzie Gras – LAPD Vs.  Alissa Mills – LASD

160lbs – Sacramento Battle of the Badges

Gary Munguia – ARMY Vs. Brent Burkhart – CDCR

160lbs – Sacramento Battle of the Badges

Ruben Jones – CHP Vs. Eduardo Barajas – Williams PD

140lbs – Sacramento Battle of the Badges

Neil Tremthick – ARMY Vs. Francisco Flores – Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept

195lbs – Bakersfield Battle of the Badges

Sonny Gerber Grover Beach PD vs Eric Medrano CHP

UCA Dream Fights of 2012

Walter Lavarro, Long Beach PD Vs. Francisco Flores, Stanislaus Sheriff’s Dept  140lbs

Jamal Brathwaite-Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. Vs. Brian Stevens-LASD 190lbs

Julie Williams-CDCR San Quentin Vs. Christine Duarte-Ontario PD.  147lbs

Jorge Caamal-LASD Vs. David Bermudez-East Bay Parks PD 154lbs

James Davis-CDCR FSP Vs. Juan Bustamante-LAPD 175lbs

TONY “The Tiger” LOPEZ

California Sports Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee

Tony “The Tiger” Lopez (born February 24, 1963), is a former professional boxer from Sacramento, California. He was a 3-Time World Boxing Champion. He is remembered for his victory in the 1988 The Ring Fight of the year by decision over Rocky Lockridge. He also fought against the Mexican legend Julio César Chávez in 1994 in Monterrey. He lost by TKO. Tony Lopez is now retired from boxing and runs a bail bond agency in Sacramento.

With his father a former pro and his older brother Sal already boxing in the amateurs, it wasn’t much of a stretch for precocious little Tony to follow in their footsteps. However the way it all started was a little bizarre. Ten year old Tony was about to have an altercation near his house, when a car pulled up. Inside were big brother Sal and Jerry Jacobs, Sal’s trainer, who was driving. Jacobs yelled “if you want to box, hop in.” More than a little curious because of his family’s involvement in the sport, the little tiger jumped in the back seat. This would take Tony on a journey in the punch-for-pay business, lasting 16 years. No one seems to know what happened to Tony’s neighborhood opponent that day. If he wanted to continue the fight, his only option would have been to shadow box.

Over the next several years Jerry Jacobs would school Tony in the intricacies of the sport and his pupil proved to be an excellent student. He must have absorbed the lessons well; his [mal amateur record was 47 and 2 and ranked #6 in the U.S. amateur standings. Sadly, personal issues in Jacobs’s life prevented him from being Tony’s trainer in the pros. During our interview Tony raised the question, do trainers make fighters or fighters make trainers? One thing is for sure: Lopez had the highest respect for Jerry and the skills he taught him. After nine years as an amateur, Tony was a polished boxer/puncher, not the over anxious ten year old boy who had his first fight in Reno, Nevada.

On May 3, 1983 Tony turned pro in Sacramento against Juan Rodriguez of San Juan, PR, and a veteran of 14 pro bouts. It didn’t take Lopez long to figure out Rodriguez, dropping him with a right to the head in the first minute of round one. Rising on unsteady legs the out-of -Towner blocked

a left hook with his jaw, tasting the canvas for a second time. His comer wisely tossed in the towel, saving their charge from further punishment.

It didn’t take Lopez long to build up a 12 and 0 record with only two going the distance. Having an outstanding older brother boxing certainly opened some doors for Tony, but once inside he had to produce.

As for the fight itself, it was voted Ring Magazine’s fight of the year. “I was standing in the hall waiting for the TV people to call me into the ring. Over 15,000 people were shouting Tony, Tony, Tony, I felt like the cement floor was vibrating beneath my feet.” At the sound of the first bell, Lockridge rushed across the ring and tried to bull the home town boy into the ropes. Commentators Gill Clancy and Tim Ryan were amazed at Lopez’s response. Clancy stated “it looks like two baby bulls in the ring; this Lopez kid is also strong.” Fighting behind a stinging left jab and overhand rights Lopez seemed to control the first round. In the second the challenger started dropping straight right hands through the champ’s defense, rocking him on several occasions.

Growing up in the south side of Sacramento, Tony was fortunate to have a family with strong values. His father Solomon (Sal Sr.) instilled a strong work ethic in his children. His mother Rachel was an excellent homemaker and a great cook. Most evenings found the entire family at the dinner table talking about the day’s events. Brother Sal Jr. was a ranking contender and a retired counselor from the State of California. His sisters Rosemary and Diane worked for University system and medical field respectively. Loving parents is a big advantage in the race for life!

In retirement, Tony is a successful business owner of Tony “The Tiger” Bail Bonds, Inc. Judging by the number of employees working for him and activity in his offices, business is going well. Early in his new line of work he met a very pretty process server, who would become his lovely wife Cathy. There is one other beautiful girl in Tony’s life: his daughter, Tatiana. Tony Lopez is a class act and a pleasure to be around.

Article from the California Sports Hall of Fame.

In 1990, David began studying Tae Kwon Do under the tutelage of World Lightweight Kickboxing Champion, Sam “Magnum” Montgomery. At the age of 12,  David received his black belt. At the time of receiving his black belt, he also began lessons in kickboxing with Mr. Montgomery. In 1995, he enrolled in Moreau Catholic High School where he wrestled for all four years. He was coached by Jeff Macalolooy, Mackie McLoy, and Fernando Jose. He was a two-time North Coast Section Tournament Qualifier and team captain his senior year. In 2000,  Bermudez enrolled in Chabot College and wrestled for one year under Coach Siroy. His wrestling career ended due to a severe knee injury. During his years at Chabot College, he was an assistant wrestling coach for two years at Moreau Catholic High School and co-head coach his third year.   Bermudez graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in Administration of Justice in 2002.

In 2002, he enrolled in the University of Nevada Las Vegas where he competed in amateur boxing. David was trained by National Golden Glove Champion and Top Rank contender, Skipper “Saigon” Kelp and World Champion trainer, Chris Ben. He became a two-time All American that consisted of a bronze and silver medal in the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) National Tournament. He was also the team captain his senior year. He graduated from the University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Human Resource Management.

Today David is still actively competing in the sport of boxing. He earned a Silver Medal at the 2006 Western Police and Fire Games at 156lbs and plans to continue competing in the amateurs.  Bermudez has held a position as a Police Officer for the East Bay Regional Parks Police Department since 2005 and is currently the assistant boxing trainer at Elite Fitness Center in the city of Pleasanton.

David holds the UCA#1 spot at 154 lbs. He would like a rematch with Jorge “The Baby Faced Assassin” Caamal from LASD. They fought for the gold medal in the 2006 Police Olympics in San Diego. Their fight was a back and forth battle that could have gone either way. Jorge Caamal walked away with the win by split decision. Styles make fights and their style makes for a great fight. If they ever meet again, it will be a fight you won’t want to miss.

Fred began his career with the San Jose Police Department in 1996. He has worked Patrol, the Metro Unit and Narcotics. Fred was promoted to Sergeant in 2008 and works in Patrol. Fred was a High School State Track & Field champion in the 400 meter dash. He was a running back for the University of Washington Huskies, who were then ranked # 1 in the country. He averaged 5.5 yards per carry.  Fred also ran Track at the University of Washington. He was one of the top 400 meter sprinters in the world with a personal best of 46.2 seconds. He earned a varsity letter as a true freshman. Months before the 1998 U.S. Olympic Trials, a motorcycle accident destroyed his left knee. Doctors said walking normal would be a challenge and running would be impossible. Having never boxed before, Fred began his boxing career in 1996 under the training of his coach, Sgt Candy Lopez. Here is a list of Fred’s accomplishments:

• 1996 – “Baddest Badge in the Bay” – CHAMPION
• 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 – California Police Olympics – GOLD Medal
• 2000 – USA Boxing Northern California Amateur Championships – CHAMPION
• 2001 – World Police & Fire Games – SILVER Medal

Fred also competed in the U.S. Olympic trials where he suffered the first loss of his career. He also fought in the TV series, “The Contender”. Fred’s boxing record stands at: 19 Wins, 2 Losses, 17 Knockouts. For his outstanding athletic accomplishments in Boxing, Sergeant Fredrick Kotto is inducted into the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame.

Congratulations to the 9-11 year old BOYFL Jr. Pee Wee Falcons. The BOYFL Falcons traveled from Brentwood (Nor-Cal) to Temecula, Great Oak High School to play the San Marcos Cavaliers for the Western States Jr. Pee Wee Pop Warner Championship. The Falcons won by a score of 40-14 and claimed the title of The Best Jr Pee Wee Pop Warner Football Team in the Western States and finish with a record of 13-0.

A big thanks goes out to the coaching staff for their successful season. These coaches dedicated their time to teach these young men, team work, sportsmanship, and the game of football. Head Coach Scott Goldston, Asst. Coaches: Dave Hartman, Lieutenant for the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Dept. and a Police Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist, Randy Kerr, Mo Wilmer, Ray Martinez, Coach Scott Taylor and Coach George Esquivel.

Loreto Garza:World Champion

Mr. Loreto Garza is currently a correctional officer at CMF but prior to his tenure as an officerhe had a very successful boxing career. Garza started boxing at 18 years old and did it for three years. He won the Golden Gloves award all three years and made the United States Boxing Team. He turned pro in 1983 at the age of 21. In 1988 he won the WBC Americas Light Welterweight Championship with a spectacular first-round knock-out of former World Champion Harry Arroyo. Later that year Garza knocked out former World Champion Charlie Brown in four rounds. In 1989, Garza, with a single right hand in the 7th round, knocked former world champion Joe Manley out cold. Later that year Garza won a unanimous decision in a 12-round battle to win the USBA Championship over #1 ranked contender Frankie Warren. Garza fought the last 5 rounds of that fight with his left eye swelled completely shut. Many boxing annals argued that Garza Vs. Warren should have been the fight of the year. On August 17, 1990, with only two weeks notice, Garza flew to Nice, France and won the WBA Light Welterweight world title by majority decision over Juan Coggi. Garza displayed beautiful counter punching in the fight. He came back to his hometown of Sacramento and defended his World Title against former World Champion Vinny Pazienza. Garza out-smarted and out-boxed Pazienza and had his face battered as Pazienza was being a dirty fighter. A frustrated fighter, Pazienza picked Garza up in the 11th round and tried to slam him in the ring. Pazienza would be disqualified for the incident. The following year Garza lost the belt to Edwin Rosario. He was promised another World Title shot but it seemed like all of the Champions would duck when it came to Garza. He retired from boxing in 1993.

Record: 32 Wins | 2 Losses | 1 Draw | 28 KOs

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California Correctional Peace Officers Association Peacekeeper Magazine

Galt United Combat Comp Soccer Team are the Region 6 Champions. Congratulations to the coaches: Troy Arntson, Jose Morales, Kevin Ginni and the players. They have worked all season to reach this goal and this is the reward for their hard work and dedication.  Great job! The UCA looks forward to watching these kids grow as athletes.

The UCA sponsored, 16U Lady Ballers girl softball team finished their season 20-3 and placed 2nd in the NorCal Championship Tournament. These ladies are not only great multi-sport athletes they are also  4.0 students with bright futures ahead of them.

Match-ups are a funny thing; some are obvious, some are not. You could have 2 athletic guys with experience and the kill or be killed mentality and just automatically know that it’s going to be a good fight. It’s the reason you bought a ticket. You make sure you are in your seat when the fight starts. Then there are those other match-ups. You don’t know who the fighters are and you plan to mingle, get a drink or use the bathroom when they come on. The fighters may not have the best physique, the best jab, hook, or footwork. Yet they have what you don’t see. The will to win, the big heart, the, “never give up” mentality. Those matches carry that element of surprise. When the fighter is hurt, when he is behind on the scorecards, when he is faced with something he never expected. That’s when the “magic” happens. The fundamentals, technique, and skill go out the window and the fighter gives everything he has to win. He finds something inside himself that no one knew he had and maybe something he didn’t know he had himself. When the fight is over you realize you just witnessed something special. The will to win is a powerful thing.

Pride and bragging rights were on the line for the Fight for Life, Battle of the Badges LASD vs LAPD Boxing Event. The first bout went to LASD’s Swanson getting a 1^st rd TKO over LAPD’s Finnegan. Bout 2 Ray Encinas LAPD picked up the win over LASD’s Angel Vasquez. The 3rd bout was very close.  LASD’s Lespron picked up the split decision win over LAPD’s Rosas. Bout 4 had LASD’s, Mills facing LAPD’s Gras. These ladies had the crowd on their feet as the action went back and forth. Gras picked up the win for LAPD to even the score 2 wins for LASD and 2 wins for LAPD. In the 5^th bout, Brendy Ponce LAPD scored a 2^nd rd TKO over Erik Ramirez, LASD. Bout 6, LASD, Mike Hernandez vs LAPD Juan Bustamante. Very close technical fight. Bustamante threw more punches and picked up the win by split decision. With LAPD winning 3 fights in a row, LASD’s Rojas felt the pressure to get a win for his team. He scored a 2^nd rd TKO over LAPD’s, Swan in bout 7. The best skills of the night went to LASD’s Brian Stevens. He looked very sharp picking up a 1^st rd TKO over LAPD’s John Negrete.  4 wins a piece, 2 fights to go. Bout #9, LASD’s Frazier vs LAPD’s Skeber, what a war. Nonstop action with each boxer scoring knockdowns. The referee had to call time to slow these guys down. Frazier picked up the win by split decision. Their bout was voted  “Fight of the Night.” Going into the Main Event, LASD, has 5 wins LAPD has 4 wins. This is what the crowd and fighters have been waiting for. The Trilogy, Jorge Caamal, LASD vs Ivan Guillermo, LAPD and they didn’t disappoint. Nonstop action from start to finish. LASD’s Caamal was throwing bombs and wanted the KO with his over hand right. Guillermo fought a more technical fight, working behind his jab and throwing his punches in combination. LAPD’s Guillermo picked up the win. It was a perfect ending to a great event. LASD 5 wins, LAPD 5 wins.

Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department and deputies from the Sheriff’s Department will step into the ring on Friday December 2, 2011 for the annual “Fight for Life” Battle of the Badges boxing event to benefit City of Hope.

MONTEBELLO — Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies and Los Angeles police officers are preparing to go toe-to-toe in the boxing ring to help the City of Hope battle cancer.
The 18th annual “Fight for Life: Battle of the Badges” began in 1994 after some East Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies befriended 9-year-old cancer patient Joshua Moreno and decided to become involved in his cause.
Though the young man who inspired the event succumbed to the disease, the annual charity event continues in his memory.

What a fight card it will be. In the Main Event Jorge Camaal LASD vs Ivan Guillermo LAPD. This is the rubber-match that both fighters have been waiting for. This fight will go down as fight of the night for the 3^rd time. Jorge and Ivan are Police Olympic Gold Medalist and have a lot of boxing experience.

In the co-main event Chris Barrios LASD vs John Negrete LAPD. Chris is undefeated with wins over top boxers, Juan Bustamante LAPD and Oscar Rodriguez LASD. John Negrete will be a tough opponent for Chris. John is a Police Olympic Gold Medalist and has more experience than Chris which may give John a slight advantage. This fight will definitely clarify who is number 1 at 190lbs.

Pictured above: LA Police Chief Charles Beck, Ivan
Guillermo, Jorge Camaal, LA Sheriff Leroy Baca

Ray Encinas LAPD will square off with Angel Vasquez LASD in a rematch. Angel squeezed out the victory in their first meeting. This fight has a chance to edge out Camaal vs Guillermo for fight of the night.

To give the fans something to talk about during intermission, the always exciting Juan Bustamante LAPD will be fighting Mike Hernandez LASD. Make sure you are in your seat for this one.
Whatever the outcome from this event, whether the competitors win or lose, they are all in agreement that the true winner here is City of Hope and the individuals they treat yearly.

The UCA is proud to sponsor the Galt United Combat under 11 yr old Soccer Team. These kids are impressive to watch, their speed and footwork is amazing. They are currently ranked 5^th in the state. They are the Tracy Orange Bowl Champions, Union City Champs, Granite Park Champs, Sac United Champs and League Champions. In 2 weeks they will be playing in the State Cup. The UCA is very proud of these kids and is honored to be a part of their program.

Badgefights Combat League, in partnership with SO-CAL Battle-of-the-Badges is seeking Amateur Fire/Law/Mil MMA fighters for the new Hero MMA Fight League. The World Hero Fight Series will commence with a March 3, 2012 event and quarterly thereafter in venues throughout California.

Please submit online fighter application for consideration. Badgefights.com
Eligible fighters must be full time law, fire, and mil – must have background in combative sports (MMA, Boxing, Martial Arts, and/or Grappling) – and upon selection The World Hero Fight Series will provide our fighters with championship titles, purses for championship bouts, and national/world rankings. Consistent with our philanthropic support of worthy causes, the World Hero Fight Series will be for the benefit of fallen warrior and disadvantaged youth causes. Badgefights is 100% owned and operated by public safety members of our community and is a philanthropic champion of fallen warrior causes!

Two top ranked UCA fighters faced off Oct 15th, 2011. #2 ranked James Dorris, Folsom PD and #1 ranked Chuck Pfau Sac Sheriffs Dept. James Dorris dropped down from 205lbs to take on Chuck Pfau at 190lbs. These guys are friends and have trained together but both were on a collision course for division supremacy. Chuck Pfau is  undefeated and a Police Olympic Gold Medalist. Dorris is also a Police Olympic Gold Medalist. Both guys came out banging the 1^st rd, Dorris landed a right hand that put Pfau down. Pfau popped right up and jumped right back into the action. The 2^nd and 3^rd rds were action packed and very close. At the end of the fight Dorris had his hand raised. Great fight.

Boxing people are a special breed, denizens of a strange world that few outsiders see and even fewer understand. It’s a dark world that takes what’s most savage in man and pushes it center stage against a backdrop of exploitation and pain. But beyond the spectacle of violent confrontation, boxing offers courage and beauty, loyalty and strength. Its adherents live in a world of flattened noses, scarred faces, beautifully muscled bodies and the will to overcome insurmountable odds. Boxing is like a narcotic, the most pervasive of drugs and once hooked you never get it out of your system.

The UCA is not a sanctioning body, we do not regulate boxing. That is left up to the California State Athletic Commission and USA Boxing. The UCA limits its role in boxing to ranking boxers. We control only the title, not the event. There is no cost to the event promoter or the boxers competing for a UCA title belt.