If you want to be a Lion you have to train with Lions.

The UCA Jr Middleweight title challenger Manuel Maldonado, Burbank Police Dept
2nd ranked Welterweight Dylan Hicks, LASD
5th ranked Cruiserweight Darnell Strigglers, LASD.

Countdown 26 days until the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Purchase $50 General Admission Tickets at the door.

Countdown…….

It is going to take a special kind of challenger to take the belt away from the undefeated UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Joshua Robles, LAPD.

Countdown 28 days until Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center.

Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Purchase Tickets at the door. $50 General Admission

Last October at the NorCal Battle of the Badges Lance Martinez, LASD saw an opportunity to skip the line and if he won he would challenge the Champion Efrain Moreno, LAPD for the UCA Jr Heavyweight title. With only two fights Martinez fought an experienced 9-1 fighter in his hometown as the B-side.

Fully understanding the position he was in but also understanding he had an opportunity to win. Martinez came up short, losing by close decision. Martinez is not afraid to take risks. He returns to the ring to take on Diego Martinez, U.S Penitentiary Atwater CA (Federal Bureau of Prisons) and continue his climb to the Jr Heavyweight title.

29 days until the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Purchase Tickets are only $50 for General Admission. 

We grind together so we can shine together.

UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion Efrain Moreno
UCA Light Heavyweight Anthony Rodriguez
UCA Super Heavyweight Daniel Seals
UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Joshua Robles.

Don’t miss these warriors battle it out in the ring at the Central California Battle of the Badges, Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm, first bell rings at 6pm. Purchase tickets at the official weigh in on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center at 5pm or at the door April 15, 2023 starting at 4pm. General $50. Ringside $75.

It’s official, 2nd ranked Aidan Nolasco, Long Beach Police Dept will collide with Manuel Maldonado, Burbank Police Dept for the UCA Jr Middleweight Championship title.

Nolasco has made a name for himself by not backing down to anyone and taking on the toughest competition. Maldonado is under the radar but when fight fans see his skills he will be impossible to ignore. This is a dream fight for boxing fans. Two determined fighters with unparalleled skills. Both men come to fight and they do it at a high level.  It’s hard to predict who is the favorite or who has an advantage. You can make an argument for both fighters. One thing is for sure this fight is going to raise the roof off the Visalia Arena.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Purchase Tickets before they are gone.

The UCA #4 Juan Valle, Madera Sheriff’s Office vs #3 Quinell Atkins, Fresno Police Dept. features two fighters who ready to prove they are a big threat. The title seeking Valle hopes two big wins in a row will secure him a title shot.

The former UCA Jr Welterweight Champion and UCA Lightweight title challenger BJ Adkins will have the strength and support of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office SRT Team behind him when he  travels over 2500 miles from West Virginia to California to square off with #1 ranked José Espinoza, Fresno Sheriff’s Dept for the UCA Lightweight Crown. Traveling to another state to achieve a goal shows a lot of courage and ambition. Win or lose, Adkins is admired and held in high regard by his team and the UCA.

Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Purchase Tickets online ucaboxing.com

All eyes will be on the Super Heavyweight division when Jason Stingley, Pismo Beach Police Dept squares off with Cliff Lewis, Turlock Police Dept. Stingley and Lewis are highly skilled Super Heavyweights who can box or stand and trade in the center of the ring. Both fighters are ready to put on a performance that will put them in title conversations.  When the bell rings to start this fight please find your seat and strap yourself in.  It’s going to be a battle that is guaranteed to shake the building.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Purchase Tickets online ucaboxing.com.

Some fights have “Battle” written all over them, UCA Super Heavyweights Marcos Macias, Santa Rosa Rancheria Public Safety vs John Olson, CDCR – Avenal State Prison certainly falls into that category. Macias is 4 weeks into training camp preparing for his ring debut. He is being trained by his dad Marcos Macias Sr. (Retired CDCR – ASP) at All-Star Boxing Gym in Armona. Olson is back at Valley Fight Club in Hanford training with UCA Coach of the Year Diamond Templeton. Olson smashed his way into the top 10 last year by going to war with Javier Robles, Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept which earned Fight of the Night honors. We have a real action packed fight on our hands. Find your seat early and be ready for anything. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets On-sale Now
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
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UCA Light Heavyweights Kyle Gibson, U.S Penitentiary Atwater (Federal Bureau of Prisons) vs Andres Martinez, CDCR- North Kern State Prison features a pair of up and comers making their ring debut. Gibson and Martinez are hungry for battle. They want to get this first fight under their belt and start facing fighters with numbers by their name. Both fighters are preparing for their ring debut in solid training camps. Gibson is apart of the FOB Boxing Team and trains with Brent Pavey, Diego Martinez and Tyler Anderson under coach Rick Munoz in Atwater. Martinez set up his training camp at Varela’s Boxing Academy in Lindsay.  He is being mentored by two #1 ranked fighters,  Jose Espinoza and Edy Bryant. Gibson and Martinez have a lot of respect for one another but that is not going to prevent them from trying to take each others head off.

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Here we go with another banger!  The undisputed UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion Efrain Moreno, LAPD will make his first title defense against Juan Moreno, Tulare Police Dept. Juan is ready to make the most of his opportunity and knows he will have to put on the performance of his life to take the belt from the champion. Juan is an intelligent fighter with extraordinary skill. He has 3 fights but that was 8 years ago. Juan is training 3 to 4 days a week at the Visalia PAL boxing gym, getting the ring rust off.

Efrain’s triumphant performance over 4th ranked Chris Romero last year made everyone sit up and take notice.  Efrain looks to produce another big win when he faces Juan. Efrain knows what it takes to stay on top. He stays in the gym and trains hard next to world champions at Westside Boxing Gym in Los Angeles.  Fans can expect to see the best version of both fighters on fight night.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm punch thrown at 6pm.

Israel Hernandez, U.S Penitentiary Atwater (Federal Bureau of Prisons) vs Darnell Strigglers, LASD features a UCA Cruiserweight matchup between two fighters with championship qualities. Strigglers is training with the LASD stable of fighters under coach Abran Rodriguez. He looks to cash in and pick up his 2nd win in a row. Hernandez is training with stablemate #1 ranked Johnny Ciprian at the Rise Above Boxing Gym in Turlock under the tutelage of Mauricio Lopez. Hernandez will be making his ring debut and is ready to start his rise to the top of the division by knocking off 5th ranked Strigglers. This is going to be a dogfight! Hernandez and Strigglers will have to bring that dog out in them in order to win.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

The Masters UCA Middleweight Championship title will be on the line when Richard Reynaga, Gardena Police Dept. meets Daniel Ming, Oakland Police Dept (Ret). This is going to be a chess type of fight between two fighters who have experience training and sparring with high level guys. Reynaga and Ming are under the guidance and mind of great coaches. Reynaga is coached by Al Ugarte at Sweet Science Boxing Gym in Hawthorne. Ming trains under Marcus Reaves at UFC Gym in Sacramento  Both coaches will have their fighter fully prepared on fight night. Find out who leaves the ring, the new Masters UCA Middleweight Champion.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside

The UCA Super Cruiserweight division will have everyone’s attention when Ruben Llamas, Kings County Sheriffs Dept squares off with Juan Hernandez, Tulare County Sheriffs Dept. Llamas is preparing for his ring debut at Garza’s Boxing Gym in Visalia beside stablemate Jason Stingley, Pismo Beach PD

Hernandez is also making his ring debut and will be preparing for Llamas at Varela’s Boxing Academy in Lindsay.  Fight fans can expect a war when these heavy hitters enter the ring.  Get to your seat early for this one.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

Kristine Barklow, Fresno Police Dept and Elise Garcia, Long Beach Police Dept have agreed to square off for the Masters UCA Super Welterweight Championship title.  This is a high-stakes, high-reward matchup between 2 very determined fighters.  Both fighters have already started their training camp. Barklow is training at Fight Girl Fitness in Fresno under the watchful eye of the former interim UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Chris Martinez and former #1 ranked Super Featherweight Lindsay Dozier, Fresno PD.

Garcia is surrounded by a great stable of fighters. She is coached by the former UCA Jr Welterweight title challenger Walter Lavarro and trains beside the undefeated UCA Super Middleweight Marco Lopez and UCA title challenger Aidan Nolasco. Barklow and Garcia have a lot of respect for each other. When the bell rings they are coming after each other. There is no sugar coating, this matchup is the real thing and it can’t come soon enough.

See this fight live at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch is thrown at 6pm.
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209

Diego Martinez, U.S Penitentiary Atwater (Federal Bureau of Prisons) vs Lance Martinez, LASD features a pivotal heavyweight showdown that could determine the next UCA Jr Heavyweight title challenger. Diego will be making his ring debut against a fighter with a 3 fight experience advantage. Diego’s team feel they made up for the experience advantage by Diego being in the gym the past 4 years sharpening his skills with his coach Rick Muñoz and his BOP stablemates.  Diego could have fought many times but choose to wait until the time is right.

Lance trains alongside an incredible stable of fighters; Hicks, Strigglers, Aguas, and Maldonado. His trainer is the UCA Coach of the Year and LASD Boxing Coach Abran Rodriguez. Lance has his sights on the UCA Jr Heavyweight title and is determined to get it. “I’m coming for that title” Lance said. “Just wait, my time will come.”

This is going to be a fun fight to watch between two fighters who like to push the pace every round and are always coming forward. Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

This UCA Light Heavyweight showdown between Jesus Bravo, DSH – Coalinga and Anthony Rodriguez, LAPD features a matchup between two well rounded fighters who will be making their ring debut. Bravo is preparing for battle at Lemoore Boxing Club with his coach Jason Glaspie. He is also working with big brother 6th ranked middleweight Luis Bravo.

Rodriguez is training for his encounter with Bravo at the Rampart Division Boxing Gym with LAPD stablemates UCA Champions Joshua Robles, Efrain Moreno, and #7 Daniel Seals and heavyweight Victor Solorio.  Rodriguez also trains at Maywood Boxing Gym with coach Ricardo.  Fight fans do not miss this fireworks fight.

Countdown 75 days until the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

This UCA Super Cruiserweight matchup between Eddie Gonzalez, Visalia Police Dept vs Jesus Carmona, Federal Bureau of Prisons features a pair of promising contenders making their ring debut.  Gonzalez is training at the Visalia PAL boxing gym beside the UCA Welterweight Champion Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept.

Carmona is training at Cannonnation boxing gym beside UCA Super Welterweight title challenger 2nd ranked Jessica Segovia, Beaumont Police Dept. Both fighters are being pushed to the limit by their team to make a solid first impression and have their hand raised on fight night.

See the fight live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209 

Two former UCA Title challengers will square off in a UCA Cruiserweight showdown. #3 Andrew Ortiz, CDCR – NKSP will meet#4 Juan Valle, Madera Sheriffs Office in an intriguing matchup. Aside from having the same height, weight and record they also share the same opponent. Valle and Ortiz have both fought the former UCA Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR – CSP Sacramento. Both fighters want another crack at the title. Fight fans can expect a war in this fight, with the mentally tougher and calculated fighter coming out on top.

See the fight live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209

UCA Super Heavyweights Brent Pavey, U.S Penitentiary Atwater (Federal Bureau of Prisons) vs Daniel Seals, LAPD features a matchup between two athletic fighters who can box or stand and go toe to toe. Pavey, the UCA Golden Fists winner will be looking to make his presence known once again.

Seals is preparing to make a statement of his own and start his climb to the top of the division.  Fight fans do not leave your seat when these big men enter the ring. This fight may not get out of the 1st round.

See the action live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Purchase Tickets are on-sale now.
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
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The former reigning and defending UCA Jr Welterweight Champion BJ Adkins, Raleigh County Sheriff’s Dept will travel over 2500 miles from West Virginia to California for his chance to capture greatness. Adkins will challenge #1 ranked José Espinoza, Fresno Sheriff’s Dept for the UCA Lightweight Crown. If Adkins  wins he will become the first UCA Lightweight Champion and join an elite group of 2 division champions.

This will not be an easy feat for Adkins to pull off. Espinoza is younger, has more experience and will be fighting in his backyard. While most people would turn this fight down Adkins welcomes the challenge. He takes more risks than anyone.  Adkins faced the undefeated UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Shant Sheklanian, CDCR – State Parole and traveled to compete in the Louisiana Battle of the Badges twice. Adkins sets a new standard for public safety boxing every time he competes.

Adkins vs Espinoza will be one of nine championship fights scheduled for the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center.

Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets are on-sale.
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209 

The undefeated UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Josh Robles, LAPD is set to make his first title defense. Riding a 3 fight win streak Robles is ready to lock in and protect what is his. Robles will defend his title against a bruising challenger in 2nd ranked Martin Gutierrez, Santa Ana Police Dept. Gutierrez is a heavy handed accurate puncher who is ready to stand and trade with anyone. Robles and Gutierrez are both dangerous and one wrong move can mean an early night for anyone. Will Gutierrez hand Robles his first loss? Will Robles remain perfect and continue his quest to be a 3 division champion? Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets are on-sale now. $50 General Admission, $75 Ringside for VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209.

Is Baker vs Galvan worthy of a title fight? Let’s just say they are more than worthy. Sean Baker, LAFD is undefeated with a win over the current UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion Efrain Moreno, LAPD. Manuel Galvan, CDCR- SCC sits at the top of the Super Cruiserweight division and handed 2nd ranked Omar Flores, CDCR his only loss and would lose a close decision to the current undefeated UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Joshua Robles, LAPD. Fight fans can respect both men for being willing to face each other and put it all on the line. This is going to be an explosive fight. On fight night, fans can be sure that both fighters will be in top form in order to get the win. See it live Saturday night April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch is thrown at 6pm. Purchase Tickets on-sale now. $50 General Admission,  $75 Ringside and for VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209.

The UCA Middleweight Championship title will be up for grabs when #1 meets #2. The undefeated Chad Madrid, Santa Monica Police Dept will go head to head with Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office for the UCA Middleweight title. Madrid has been sitting at the top of the division waiting for an opportunity to claim the title. Pholkham has had his eye on the belt and was told if he can get past Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Dept he would be guaranteed a title fight. Pholkham defeated Bellafronte by razor close decision securing his shot at the title. Madrid vs Pholkham is now official.

This is a tough matchup featuring two fighters at the peak of their career. It’s difficult to pick a favorite but make no mistake about it, this is going to be a war from start to finish. See it live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

Six fighters from the United States Penitentiary Atwater (Federal Bureau of Prisons) have started their training camp for the Central California Battle of the Badges April 15, 2023. Four of these  fighters will be making their ring debut, UCA Heavyweight Diego Martinez, UCA Super Cruiserweight Tyler Anderson, UCA Cruiserweight Israel Hernandez and UCA Jr Cruiserweight Kyle Gibson.

The remaining two fighters from the training camp, UCA Golden Fists award winner Brent Pavey will make his much anticipated return to the ring to square off with 7th ranked Daniel Seals, LAPD in a Super Heavyweight slugfest.  The Masters UCA #1 ranked Johnny Ciprian will go head to head with the Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dansby, CDCR- CMF in a Repeat or Revenge battle for the title. For the next 13 weeks these fighters will push their body to the limit insisting on leaving no stone unturned in preparation for fight night.

See all the action live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets start at $50 General Admission,  $75 Ringside and for VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209.

It’s official the UCA Welterweight Champion Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept will attempt to capture a 2nd title. Franco is vacating his UCA Welterweight title and dropping down a division to take on the undefeated UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Marcel Hernandez, CDCR Avenal State Prison.

If Armando Franco is successful he will be the 6th fighter to be a champion in 2 divisions.

1. Brent Bugarin, Roseville PD
2. Hector Mendoza, LAPD
3. Marqus Blevins, Kings County SD
4. Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton FD.
5. Mike Delery, Redondo Beach PD.
6. ?

Franco is a seasoned veteran and will have over a 20 fight experience advantage.  Hernandez is use to facing fighters with more experience than him and he continues to pick them off.  Hernandez is not fazed by record or size, he is confident he can beat anyone put in front of him. Franco and Hernandez are both very talented fighters who are surrounded by a great team. Will Franco become a two-division champion? Will Hernandez successfully defend his title? One thing is guaranteed, this is going to be a banger!

Don’t miss it…Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch is thrown at 6pm.

$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209

The opportunity we have been waiting for to witness the top female boxers battle it out in the ring has arrived. It is important to note that these women have worked very hard especially when it comes to training to be in their best shape.  it took many days of blood, sweat and tears in the gym for them to establish themselves as fighters. Jump-start the new year in style. Be ready to witness one of the most memorable events in your lifetime. Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm, first punch is thrown at 6pm.

Purchase Tickets online ucaboxing.com
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209

3 fighters from the Long Beach Police Dept Boxing Team are in training camp preparing to compete in the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center.

Picture L to R
UCA Super Middleweight Marco Lopez,
LBPD Boxing Coach, Police & Fire Olympic Gold Medalist and former UCA Jr Welterweight Title Challenger Walter Lavarro,
UCA Welterweight Elise Garcia,
UCA Jr Middleweight Aiden Nolasco.

Countdown 124 days.

Once a again the UCA will team up with the Visalia Convention Center to put on the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023.  The event will kick off the public safety boxing season.

Each year the Central California Battle of the Badges attracts the biggest names and the biggest fights. Year after year the card is stacked with the best fighters and every fight is tough.

This is where fighters get recognized. It’s public safety boxing at it’s finest. Lock in the date and let’s get ready to rumble.

The UCA 2nd ranked Middleweight Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office received the Frontline Metal Performance of the Night award for his performance against Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Dept at the NorCal Battle of the Badges event October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Casino in Wheatland.  This custom metal award was made by Johnny Cernucan, at Frontline Metal.

Andy Pholkham was picked from a stacked card as the Performance of the Night winner by the former 3X IBF, WBA, NABO World Champion Tony “The Tiger” Lopez and the former WBA World Champion Loreto Garza.

To earn Fight of the Night honors a fight has to produce adrenaline, excitement and fireworks in a way that stands out from the rest of the card.

UCA FOTN honors could have easily been awarded to:
Briana Doss vs Ruby Bitzer
Marcel Hernandez vs Edy Bryant
Andy Pholkham vs Vinny Bellafronte

Unfortunately there can only be one.

The NorCal Battle of the Badges UCA Fight of the Night honors is awarded to Aaron Benoit and Leonard Baker. They brought out the best in each other. Their styles were made for each other and it made for a great high skill level fight.

The dust has settled a bit from the fight weekend at the Hard Rock Hotel Sacramento at Fire Mountain. What a night of action packed entertainment. The momentum of Public Safety Boxing has shown no signs of slowing down in putting on competitive action packed fights.

The opening bout of the NorCal Battle of the Badges featured two fighters making their ring debut. UCA Jr Heavyweight Kevin Lloyd, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office defeated Nathan Pigg, CDCR by split decision in a back and forth battle. Lloyd takes over the #2 spot in the Jr Heavyweight division and Pigg is right behind him at #3.

The 2nd bout of the night featured the undefeated 3rd ranked Super Middleweight Quinell Atkins, Fresno Police Dept squaring off with Kevin Disibio, CDCR – Solano State Prison for the vacant UCA Super Middleweight crown. Disibio put on a masterful performance to defeat Atkins by decision and become the new UCA Super Middleweight Champion. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion Is Warden Heather Shirley from Wasco State Prison

Bout 3 And the new…. Masters UCA Super Middleweight Champion Javier Banuelos, CDCR- California State Prison Sacramento. Banuelos defeated Rashaan Jones, Solano County District Attorney’s Office by a split decision nail biter to claim the Master UCA Super Middleweight title. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion Is Jim Cooper CA State Assemblyman and Sheriff Elect for County of Sacramento

Bout 4 The Masters UCA Super Heavyweight John Nolan, CDCR – Mule Creek State Prison defeated Craig Hamblin, CDCR – CA State Prison Sacramento by decision to take over the #2 spot in the Masters Super Heavyweight division.

Bout 5 UCA Super Cruiserweights Carlos Canez, Yocha Dehe Fire Dept and Gnia Kong, CDCR – CA Medical Facility made their ring debut. Both fighters would have their moments in the fight. Kong was very game and never backed down. The difference was Canez landed the cleaner punches. Canez knows how to thread the needle right through the gloves and land his shots. He is fun to watch. Canez winner by decision.

Bout 6 And the new…. UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Marcel Hernandez, CDCR Avenal State Prison. Edy Bryant, U.S Forest Service and Hernandez battled for 3 nonstop rounds for the UCA title. From the opening bell Bryant and Hernandez imposed their will on one another with neither fighter backing down. Bryant and Hernandez worked for everything they got in the fight. This was a very close fight that was decided by 2 or 3 landed punches. Hernandez would edge Bryant to pick up the win and the UCA Jr Welterweight title. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion Is Bobby Davis Chief of Police for Elk Grove Police Dept.

Bout 7 UCA Middleweights Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Dept and Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office. engaged in an exciting 3 round battle. When the final bell rang Pholkham would pick up a razor close split  decision win. With the win, Pholkham takes over the #2 spot and puts his name in title conversations to challenge #1 ranked Chad Madrid, Santa Monica Police Dept for the vacant UCA Middleweight title.

Bout 8 And still… The UCA Double Champ Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton Fire Dept.

Dubiansky defended his UCA Super Heavyweight title by handing 2nd ranked Kyle Hatcher, Livingston Police Dept his first defeat.  Can anyone stop Dubiansky? He doesn’t  seem to have any weakness. Dubiansky is always looking for challenges and will fight anyone. He is interested in dropping to Jr Heavyweight and challenging the UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion Efrain Moreno, LAPD and becoming the first fighter to hold 3 UCA titles.  Presenting the UCA belt to the Champ Champ is Brandon Luke Chief of Police for the Rancho Cordova Police Dept.

Bout 9 The only female fight on the NorCal Battle of the Badges card lived up to the significant hype.  Ruby Bitzer, Officer of the Court and Briana Doss, CDCR – Solano State Prison made their ring debut and gave the fans their monies worth. It was nonstop action from start to finish. When the final bell rang and the scorecards were added up Briana Doss would claim the victory by split decision. 

Bout 10 The UCA 3rd ranked Super Heavyweight Noel Montes, CDCR – Folsom State Prison defeated Lance Martinez, LASD by decision Saturday night. Huge credit to Martinez for traveling from Los Angeles with only 2 fights (1-1) and taking on the hometown favorite and holding his own against the more experienced (9-1) Montes.

Bout 11 And the new… Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Adan Castillo, Yolo County Sheriff’s Office.

An unfortunate event happened 30 seconds into the first round of the fight. The UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento Sheriffs Office was circling away from Castillo and he ruptured his right quadricep tendon and fell to the canvas. The referee signaled to the Dr that Pfau was unable to continue, and Castillo was declared the technical winner by TKO and the new UCA Champion. A rematch is set for next year. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion Is Nathan Seger Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sgt. and the Sacramento Deputy Sheriff’s Association President

Bout 12  And still… The undefeated undisputed reigning and defending UCA Jr Cruiserweight Champion Aaron Benoit, CDCR – CHCF. Aaron Benoit vs Leonard Baker, Bakersfield Police Dept delivered as promised. High level action from bell to bell. It was a tactical match as both boxers displayed superb skills, battling from a distance and in close quarters. Baker would land his combinations and Benoit would match it.

As the fight wore on it became a question of who can keep up with this pace. Both fighters made each other work for everything they earned. This was a great test to the high boxing IQ of both fighters. In the end neither man was the clear-cut winner. Winner by split decision and still….. The UCA Jr Cruiserweight Champion Aaron Benoit. Presenting the UCA belt Is Warden Patrick covello from Mule Creek State Prison.

Bout 13 – 3rd ranked Ray Bautista, Contra Costa Fire Dept was scheduled to fight Mike Valle, CDCR – PVSP for the interim UCA Light Heavyweight title but Valle suffered an injury 2 days before the fight and the title fight was off the table. Bautista wanted to fight and was willing to fight anyone. Part time EMT Zane Hiestand who is always in the gym sparring and training next to stablemates Dansby, Kong, Benoit and Cross he accepted the fight.

Bautista pressured Hiestand the whole fight. Hiestand showed good footwork and moved around the ring looking for openings to land. Another close fight for the judges to score. When the scorecards were added up Hiestand would pick up the win by split decision.

Bout 14 In boxing and in all sports there are questionable calls and wrong decisions made. These are not made on purpose, Calls and decisions are made in split seconds from the perspective of the person making the call. More often than not it is one person doing their best and mistakes just happen. In this day and age we have the ability to go back and review a call and hopefully confirm that the correct call was made or decide that the call was wrong and make amends to fix it. On Saturday night bout 14 Anthony Cross vs Israel Padilla during round one Cross was given 3 standing 8 counts. Cross went on to have two strong rounds and was declared the winner at the end of the fight.  In review and per UCA rules, if a fighter receives 3 standing 8 counts or knockdowns in a round the bout will be stopped. Due to this rule the bout should have been stopped in the 1st round. The decision has been overturned and Israel Padilla, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept is the new UCA Cruiserweight Champion.  Both fighters are true gentleman and amazing competitors. Each has been gracious in their understanding while we have sorted this out. Congratulations to The New… UCA Cruiserweight Champion Israel Padilla Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.  Presenting the belt to the new Champion is Don Novey Jr from Don Novey Jr Law Group.

Bout 15 Micheal Ford, Southern Marin Fire Dept vs Nathan Jennings, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office featured 2 fighters making their ring debut. Boxer vs the puncher. Both fighters had their moments on the fight. Both fighters landed close to the same amount of punches. The difference in the fight may have been the ring generalship by Ford. Super close fight. When the scorecards were added up Ford would get the split decision victory.

Bout 16 Darnell Strigglers, LASD made his ring debut against battle tested Jacob Duncan, Shasta County Sheriffs Dept. Both fighters would have their moments. Another tough fight for the judges to score. Strigglers would get the split decision win.

The last bout of the night featured Daniel Dansby, CDCR – Calif Medical Facility. Squaring off with

UCA newcomer Johnny Ciprian, Federal Bureau of Prisons for the Masters UCA Heavyweight title. It was a chess type of fight. Neither fighter wanted to make a mistake or take a risk. Tough fight to score. Daniel Dansby would receive the split decision victory and become the new…. Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion is Matt Owens Sheriff’s Lt. and Vice President of the Sacramento County Law Enforcement Management Association LEMA.

The NorCal BOTB event broke all Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain records for attendance, hotel room occupancy and concession sales. Proceeds from the event benefited the Fallen Officers Resource Fund, Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project and the Firefighters Burn Institute.

The NorCal Battle of the Badges fight card is now official, all the fighters successfully hit their mark on the scale. There is only one word to describe tomorrow night’s fights…., BANGERS !! Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm.

34 Battle Ready fighters participating in Saturday night’s highly-anticipated Northern California Battle of the Badges event will hit the scale tomorrow night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. The first fighter will step onto the scale at 4pm. The official weigh in is open to the public. Don’t miss your chance to see the fighters square off with their opponent one last time before they meet in the ring Saturday night.

In 3 days the NorCal Battle of the Badges will showcase the most talented public safety fighters in the game These are the best fights that can be made in public safety boxing. If you are a fight fan you absolutely have to see this event. This is not a sales pitch it’s just a  statement of fact.  See you Saturday!

Fight week is finally here!!

For 36 fighters the preparation for one of the most challenging, yet rewarding journeys started months ago. The work is done and the stage is set for an exciting night of UCA Championship Boxing. The fighters will spend this final week polishing their skills to shine on Saturday night.

Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  

In life, everything is earned, nothing is given. The things that are valuable must be earned, because something that’s precious is unlikely to simply be handed out.

And still…
And new..
UCA Champion
UCA Golden Fists
UCA Gladiator
UCA Gold Medalist
Silver Medalist
UCA Fight of the Night

Northern California Battle of the Badges this Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain.  Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm.

Countdown 7 days until the NorCal Battle of the Badges returns to the big stage. On Saturday October 15, 2022 the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain will play host to a spectacular night of UCA Championship Boxing.  This is Public  Safety Boxing at its finest. From top to bottom the card is stacked with talent.  20 bouts featuring 40 of the best fighters in the country.

Nothing more to say. See you at the fights.

For the past 8 weeks the UCA #3 Light Heavyweight Ray Bautista, Contra Costa County Fire Dept  has been preparing for his UCA Light Heavyweight title eliminator bout with #1 ranked Michael Valle, CDCR – PVSP.  Bautista has been training alongside stablemates Gio Morales, DC Biscoe and Ruben Leon at the Old School Boxing Gym in Fairfield. “They are great sparring partners” Bautista said. “They each have different styles which will have me ready for anything”
During each workout Bautista is constantly reminded by his coach Sergio Sanchez and Jose Barboza to have good technique and stay focused on the fundamentals.
Bautista had a chance to spar with the former WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Champion  Allen Sanchez (21-5) last week. Bautista had this to say about sparing the former champion. “What an awesome opportunity to spar Allen. He is never out of position and makes little movements to avoid and throw punches.” Bautista is like a sponge at the gym soaking up all the knowledge he can get from other fighters and his trainers. If Bautista can sneak by Valle he will get his chance to face the undefeated UCA Light Heavyweight Champion Cesar Sosa, CDCR CMF a second time.
Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund, Firefighters Burn Institute and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project.

UCA Cruiserweight Jacob Duncan, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to make his return to the ring. Duncan took some time to answer a few questions about his upcoming fight with Darnell Strigglers, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept.

UCA – When did you start your career in Law Enforcement?

JD – I started my career working with the Anderson Police Department in 2016. I was promoted to a Detective over there from December 2018- March 2022. I transitioned over to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office as a Detective in March of 2022.

UCA – When did you start boxing?

JD – I’ve been boxing on and off since I was 12, but my only amateur fight was with Battle of the Badges in 2017. Which I lost to a decision.

UCA – What made you want to box?

JD – Boxing is an outlet for me for work and it helps me stay in working shape for the job.

UCA– How much road work are you doing to prepare for this fight? Sprints, stairs, hills?   

JD – I do 15 miles worth of running a week with body weight circuits implemented in. 3 miles of that is hill climbs.

UCA – Who is your coach?

JD – My coach is Daniel Azarate with Shasta Boxing Club

UCA – Who are some of your sparring partners?

JD – My primary sparring partner right now is Tim Chavez.

UCA – How often do you spar?

JD – I’m incorporating sparring into each training session which is at least four times a week. We also travel out of the area to spar with new talent to give my skill more depth.

UCA – Do you have a prediction for your fight with Darnell Strigglers, LASD  

JD – My prediction is to put on a good show and tire Darnell out. If he gives me any opportunities I’ll take advantage of them with some big blows.

Don’t miss the action live and in person Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP, Skybox – $150
Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage or at the door Saturday October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund, Firefighters Burn Institute and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

The undefeated Masters UCA Heavyweight title challenger Johnny Ciprian, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Atwater, CA traveled to Sacramento this morning to get a different look from some different fighters. Ciprian is on a quest to become the New Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion and isn’t letting anything get in his way. “It is an honor to be on this card and fight Dansby” Ciprian said. “Mark my words we will get Fight of the Night and I will be the New Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion.”

Don’t miss the action Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

UCA Super Middleweight Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Department will be making his ring debut October 15, 2022 at the NorCal Battle of the Badges.  He will square off Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office in a UCA Super Middleweight bout. Vinny answered a few questions about his upcoming fight, his  opponent, and training.

UCA – What gym do you train at?

VB – I train at DG Combat in Concord CA.

UCA – When did you start training at DG Combat?

VB – I started training with my coach Tony DeSousa at DG Boxing in 2010.

UCA – How many days a week are you training for boxing?

VB – Every day’s training has at least aspects of boxing in it.  Everything I have been doing since taking the fight has been in preparation for this bout.  

UCA – How often do you spar?

VB – I spar twice a week.

UCA – How many miles per week do you run?

VB – I put in about 6 to 8 miles a week. Some long runs and some sprinting workouts.

UCA – Aside from running and preparing for your fight at the gym do you do any other training?

VB – Other training includes weight training and interval work.

UCA – You will be making your ring debut against Andy Pholkham, SSO who has fight experience and knows what it’s like fighting in front of a big crowd. Do you think that gives him an advantage?

VB – Sure. I think if I’m completely honest, it would give him a slight advantage, simply because it won’t be so novel for him as it will be for me. I plan on compensating for this disadvantage by putting myself in as good of shape as I can possibly be in.

UCA – Have you and your coach come up with a game plan for the fight?

VB – Yep! Try to beat him up if I can.

UCA – Do you have a prediction ?

VB – I’m gonna do my very best.

Don’t miss the action Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain.  Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

For the past 8 weeks Castillo has  been mentally and physically preparing for the challenge ahead of him. Castillo will square off with the Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office. Castillo is in full camp mode. He is 100% dedicated and focused on the battle he is about to face. “It is going to be a war” Castillo said. “I’ve always wanted a fight like this. When it’s over and we are waiting for the decision and no one knows who is going to win.  I’m honored to share the ring with Chuck. I have a lot of respect for him and out of respect I’m going to give him the best version of myself.”

Don’t miss the action Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain.
Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  

Fight fans here we go! The Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office will put his title on the line against the battle tested veteran Adan Castillo, Yolo County Sheriffs Dept. Pfau and  Castillo are nearly mirror images of each other who believe a good defense is a good offense making this clash one of the most anticipated fights on an action packed card. Both fighters are very dangerous and one wrong move can mean an early night.

Watch the action live Saturday October  15, 2022 at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP, Skybox – $150. Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday, October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage. Tickets can also be purchased at the door Saturday, October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

UCA Super Cruiserweights Michael Ford, Southern Marin Fire Dept vs Nathan Jennings, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office features a matchup between a boxer vs a puncher.  Ford will have a sizable height and reach advantage. He will need to use his footwork and long arms to keep the fight on the outside and Jennings at the end of his punches. The tough and rugged Jennings will be looking to slip punches to close the distance and get Ford against the ropes and unload damaging punches to the body and head.  Ford and Jennings will be making their ring debut and will need to keep their composure and listen to their coach. Both fighters have their advantages but the winner of this fight will simply come down to who can stay calm and execute their game plan.

Don’t miss the action live and in person Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets are still available. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP, Skybox – $150. Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage. Tickets can be purchased at the door Saturday October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project.