Two heavy handed highly skilled big men will go toe to toe when Johnny Ciprian, Federal Bureau of Prisons faces #1 ranked Daniel Dansby, CDCR – CMF for the Masters UCA Heavyweight crown.  Ciprian is sharpening his skills at Reyes Boxing Club in Atwater, CA.  Ciprian believes he has what it takes to hand Dansby his first defeat and become the new Masters Heavyweight Champion. Dansby is preparing for battle at Caballero’s Boxing Gym in Sacramento. The unbeaten fighter is determined to score a big win over Ciprian and walk out of the ring with the belt around his waist. Ciprian and Dansby have the skill and power to make it an early night.  Expect a war!

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 on-sale now. 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. 

The nonstop action continues with Rashaan Jones, District Attorney’s Office squaring off with Javier Banuelos, CDCR – CSP Sacramento for the Masters UCA Super Middleweight Championship title. There is no game plan for Jones and Banuelos other than victory by any means necessary and walking out of the ring with the belt around their waist.

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.  Tickets are on-sale now. 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 and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

UCA Super Heavyweights John Nolan, CDCR Mule Creek State Prison vs Craig Hamblin, CDCR – CSP Sacramento features a matchup between two fearless punches who never back down from a challenge. Nolan and Hamblin are ready to blaze a path of destruction when they step into the ring.

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.  Tickets are on-sale now. 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 and the Sheriffs Toy Project 

The UCA Super Lightweight Briana Doss, CDCR – Solano State Prison is deep into her training camp at Ace Boxing Gym in Vallejo. Doss began preparing for her ring debut in July and works out 3 days a week with coach Ace Johnson. “The first day I came into the gym Ace put me through a 90 minute workout, Doss said. “He tried to break me but I didn’t quit and since that day I haven’t missed a day of training.” When Doss was asked about stepping into the ring for the first time and facing Ruby Bitzer, Officer of the Court she said, “I trust Ace will have me ready.” 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.  Tickets are on-sale now. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP Skybox – $150. Tickets can be purchased at the 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 and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

This UCA Jr Middleweight showdown between Emilio Enriquez, CDCR – CSP Sacramento and David Martinez, CDCR – Sierra Conservation Center features two well rounded fighters with championship aspirations. Enriquez is preparing for his ring debut at Ultimate Fitness in Sacramento with coach Joey Rodriguez.

Martinez is training for his encounter with Enriquez at Felipe Boxing 209 in Stockton with coach Felipe Martinez.  David will be making his 2nd UCA appearance. He gave a good account of himself in his debut, losing a close tough fight to #1 ranked Jose Espinoza, Fresno Sheriffs Dept in October of 2019. With valuable experience under his belt, Martinez is ready to put on a show.

Countdown 45 days until 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.  Tickets are on-sale now and can be purchased at the official weigh in at 4pm and at the door the day of the event. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

This UCA Jr Heavyweight matchup between Diego Martinez, Federal Bureau of Prisons vs Gnia Kong, CDCR – Calif Medical Facility features two promising contenders making their ring debut.  Martinez has been training for two years with his coach and former fighter Rick Muñoz.  Martinez has put in a lot of rounds with UCA Super Heavyweight & UCA Golden Fists award winner Brent Pavey, FBP.  He has also put in rounds with a fighter we will be hearing about soon, Jacob Casanova, FBP who has over 50 amateur fights. Kong trains at Grimz Gym and is being pushed by his coach Mel Walker and stablemates UCA title challengers Kevin Disibio, CDCR – Solano and Daniel Dansby CDCR- CMF. Martinez and Kong are prepared to make a solid first impression and have their hand raised on fight night.

Only 45 days until 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.  General Admission tickets can be purchased at the official weigh in Friday, October 14, 2022 at 4pm at the Hard Rock Live stage or purchase tickets at the door on Saturday. starting at 4pm.

UCA Jr Heavyweights Nathan Pigg, CDCR – CHCF vs Kevin Lloyd, Sacramento Sheriffs Office features a matchup between 2 fighters making their ring debut and who are ready to make their presence known. Pigg is a tall southpaw with a good jab and will look to keep Lloyd at the end of it. Pigg is fighting out of Tortoise Shell Boxing Gym with stablemate Aaron Benoit.
Lloyd has picked up the fundamentals of boxing fairly quickly. Only training for 6 months, he has good footwork, balance and throws punches with good technique. Lloyd is preparing for battle at Cayuga Boxing Gym under coach Shawn Porghavami and also trains with the Sacramento Sheriffs Office Boxing team.

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.  Tickets are on-sale now. General Admission Tickets are only $50.00. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project

The former UCA Champion #1 ranked Mike Valle, CDCR – Pleasant Valley State Prison and #3 Ray Bautista, Contra Costa County Fire Dept. are destined to shine when they clash for the UCA Interim Light Heavyweight Championship title. This is a must win fight. The winner will earn the Interim belt and guaranteed title fight with the undefeated Champion Cesar Sosa, CDCR – Calif Medical Facility.  Valle and Bautista possess a mix of speed and power that will surely have the fans on their feet.

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.  Tickets are on-sale now. General Admission tickets are only $50
Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project.

A pair of talented fighters are ready to stake their claim for a middleweight title fight. UCA newcomer Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Dept will collide with Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office in a UCA Super Middleweight catchweight fight.

Pholkham is a proven warrior who takes on all comers. He has a vicious body attack and looks to end fights early. Pholkham is honing his skills at Grimz gym and with the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office Boxing Team. Bellafronte is a light heavyweight squeezed into a middleweight body. He is all muscle but agile and fluid in his abilities and doesn’t seem to have any weakness. Bellafronte is sharpening his skills at DG Combat in Concord under Coach Tony DeSousa.

The Middleweight division is wide open and waiting for someone to take it over. Sitting at the top of the middleweight division is undefeated Chad Madrid, Santa Monica Police Dept. A dominating performance by Pholkham or Bellafronte could perhaps shoot one of them to the top of the division to face Madrid for the UCA Middleweight title.

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.  Tickets are on-sale now.

Two heavy handed veterans are in parallel training camps nearly 500 miles away from each other preparing for one of the most anticipated matchups on the NorCal Battle of the Badges card. The Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office will put his title on the line against Glenn Gilhuber, Dreamland Masters Tournament in San Jose and placed first in the Red Shield Classic event in Portland. He also won the Cinco de Mayo Showdown in Portland. Glen’s only loss was at the Ringside World Championships in Kansas City.  Gilhuber seems to be the perfect opponent for the champion. Pfau is always looking for the toughest challenge with the highest degree of difficulty. He owns a record of 6-1  and earned his UCA title by defeating Travis Tilton, Sugar Creek Illinois Fire Dept.  Pfau will once again take on a fighter from out of state who will travel to California to try to take his belt. Pfau and Gilhuber are preparing for for their toughest opponent with the same prize awaiting them. Will the champion continue his reign as the best Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight? Or will the belt be going back to Oregon with a new owner?

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. Tickets are on-sale now.

The average boxer thinks he/she can miss a day of training and double down the next day. The focused and determined boxer is already doubling down every single day. He/she knows a lost day of training is lost forever. Countdown 75 days until 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.  
General Admission $50
Ringside $75
VIP Skybox/Balcony $150

The UCA 2nd ranked Kyle Hatcher, Livingston Police Dept vs #3 Victor Ibal, Sanger Police Dept features a matchup between two skilled heavyweight fighters. Hatcher has blazed a path of destruction in his boxing career. Displaying superb boxing and power across his 6 wins. He will face a fearless fighter in Ibal, who has 18 fights and never backs down from anyone. Ibal trains at the Batcave in Clovis under coach Williams and stablemates Atkins, Baker and Lewis. Ibal also gets in rounds with Jett Blackwell  at Aleman’s Boxing Gym in Fresno. Hatcher trains at The Truth Boxing Gym in Turlock and has put in a lot of rounds with pro fighters Rodney Hernandez and Marco Delgado. Hatcher is also scheduled to spar with the USA Olympic Silver Medalist Richard Torres Jr before he meets Ibal.  The winner of this fight will lock in his spot to challenge Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton Fire Dept for the UCA Heavyweight title.  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.
General Admission $50
Ringside $75
VIP Skybox/Balcony $150

The UCA Double Champ Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton Fire Dept will travel over 500 miles to defend his UCA Super Heavyweight title against the always dangerous #1 ranked Donavon Lewis, Fresno Police Dept. With a record of 6 wins and no defeats Lewis has loudly declared he is a clear and present threat to Dubiansky’s title. Team Lewis is confident he will be leaving the ring as the new champion.  They keep betting against Dubiansky and he keeps proving them wrong.Dubiansky started turning heads when he traveled to Hanford CA as the underdog and defeated the UCA 2 division Champion Marqus Blevins, Kings County Sheriffs Dept. Will Dubiansky get passed the super athletic, bigger and stronger Lewis and prove everyone wrong again? Don’t miss matchup that will determine the nations best super heavyweight fighter.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. 
General Admission$50
Ringside $75
VIP Skybox/Balcony $150
Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project.

The only female fight on the NorCal Battle of the Badges card features a highly anticipated matchup between UCA Super Lightweights  Briana Doss, CDCR Solano State Prison vs Ruby Bitzer, Officer of the Court.  Both fighters are ready to make a big splash in their ring debut. Doss is training 3 to 5 days a week with Ace Johnson of Ace Boxing in Vallejo
Bitzer is training at UFC Gym, Sacramento with Marcus Reaves 4 times a week. This is guaranteed fireworks!! 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. 
General Admission $50
Ringside $75
VIP Skybox/Balcony $150.
Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project.

The UCA Cruiserweight Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR – CSP Sacramento and the UCA #1 ranked Sean Baker, LA Fire Department met for the first time Saturday. Their meeting took place by chance. Cross was in Los Angeles for the Ryan Garcia vs Javier Fortuna fight at Crypto.com Arena and decided to stop by the LA Fire Station and meet his rival. This is raising hopes that talks for a fight might get serious.

This would certainly be one of the biggest UCA Championship fights and could potentially shatter all box-office attendance records. Cross and Baker have perfect records and are not afraid to ruin their streak or tarnish their legacy to test themselves against the best competition. This dream fight was originally scheduled for the Central California Battle of the Badges April 11, 2020 but was canceled due to covid, a huge disappointment to the public safety boxing world. The timing was perfect for Cross and Baker to finally meet. Let’s hope the timing is perfect for them to finally meet in the ring.

On Saturday October 15, 2022 Israel Padilla, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept will stand before the 190 pound king to see if he can do to the UCA Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR CSP Sacramento what all 6 Cruiserweights before him could not.  Team Padilla is confident they will end the reign of the undefeated champion. Cross has never ducked anyone and always wanted the toughest challenges. “I think Padilla will be by far my toughest challenge to date, but I’m so ready for it” Cross said. “I think Padilla and I will be pure fireworks and produce fight of the night.”

The undisputed reigning and defending UCA Jr Welterweight Champion BJ Adkins, Raleigh County (WV) Sheriffs Dept is vacating his title to become a 2 division Champion. Adkins will drop down a weight class and challenge the UCA Lightweight Champion, Ruben Munoz, CA Dept of Social Service Investigations where he aims to capture his 2nd belt. Adkins and Munoz will meet at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center.

Fighters the wait is over! The stage is set for the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022. This year’s event will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. The Hard Rock Live 2,500 seat venue serves as the region’s premier event destination which is sure to add to the excitement, and exhilaration exclusive to UCA promoted events. This unique setting includes floor seating, bleacher seating and a second level mezzanine with VIP boxes and balcony seating, creating a private and intimate setting for your fans, friends and family. This is going to be a boxing extravaganza that can’t be missed. As a competitor you will experience boxing like you’ve never seen it before. Let’s get ready to rumble! Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

On Friday May 27, 2022 the Ramona Bowl in Hemet CA hosted the SoCal Battle of the Badges “Fight Night under the Lights.” Fans filled the Ramona Bowl to see 16 action packed fights. The event featured a UCA Championship Double Header. 

The first title fight of the night featured a unique style matchup between Kellen Kramer,  Bell Gardens Police Dept vs Jesse Zuñiga, LAPD for the UCA Jr Middleweight title. Kramer is known for his mauling, brawling style. He charges forward and smothers his opponent with a barrage of punches. Zuñiga is a very patient and calculated fighter who waits for his opponent to make a mistake and makes them pay for it.  When the bell rang to start this Jr Middleweight war Kramer came out of his corner ready to attack.  The game plan was neutralized by spectacular footwork, timing and elusiveness from Zuniga. The rugged and always tough Kramer was knocked down early in the round and got right back to his feet. Zuñiga’s timing and counter punching was just too much for Kramer. Zuñiga would score a knockout victory right before the bell sounded to end the 1st round.  And New….UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Jesse Zuniga, Los Angeles Police Dept. 

Next up was perhaps the biggest female fight in Public Safety boxing history. The UCA Welterweight Champion Asiah Medawar, San Bernardino Sheriffs Dept put her belt on the line to take on the undefeated #1 ranked April Fonseca, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. This fight delivered as promised.  It was a 3 round war that showcased both fighters skill level, grit and toughness. Both fighters pressed the action from the first to the last bell. This was a very close fight that was decided by 2 or 3 scoring punches. Tough fight for the judges to score.  When the scorecards were added up it was a split decision victory. And New….UCA Welterweight Champion April Fonseca, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept.

The UCA title fight contracts are signed and the weights are made for a UCA Championship doubleheader. First to the scale was the former UCA Middleweight Champion Kellen Kramer, Bell Gardens Police Dept  Kramer weighed in 4 pounds under the 154 pound limit.  Jesse Zuniga, Los Angeles Police Dept weighed in at a ready 152 pounds. Its go time.  In less than 5 hours these fighters will meet in the ring to battle it out for the vacant UCA Jr Middleweight strap. Title.

The first female fighter to step on the scale was the undisputed UCA Welterweight Champion Asiah Medawar, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept. Medawar weighed in at 149 pounds. Next up to the scale was the undefeated #1 ranked April Fonseca, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. weighing in at 151 pounds. Both fighters came in under the contracted weight of 154 pounds.  Later this evening the UCA Welterweight title will be up for grabs.

The belt will do the talking at the SoCal Battle of the Badges in Hemet at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 5pm first fight at 6pm.

The  city of Visalia played host to one of the most loaded cards Saturday night. Boxing fans filled the Visalia Convention Center to watch the Central California Battle of the Badges. The event produced epic performances by some of the best boxers in the country. Eight UCA Championship titles were on the line and six new champions were crowned. “Fight of the Night” honors were given to UCA Super Heavyweights, John Olson, CDCR – Avenal State Prison and Javier Robles, Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept. The UCA Golden Fists award was given to Marcel Hernandez, CDCR Avenal State Prison. Kyle Hatcher, Livingston Police Dept. Jesse Zuniga, LAPD and Edy Bryant, U.S. Forest Service. The UCA Gladiator award was given to Daniel Seals, LAPD and Mikel Haggett, California Smoke Jumper. The undercard featured a talented cast of fighters who fans will be hearing about very soon. Click on the Results tab to see the undercard results. UCA Championship boxing shows no sign of slowing down and the talent level is at an all time high. 

The opening bout of the night featured two fighters with identical skills.  Ruben Munoz, California Dept. of Social Services Investigation vs King Xiong, DSH-Coalinga for the UCA Lightweight title. It was a highly competitive showdown that set the tone for the rest of the event. That’s how you open up a UCA card. Munoz would defeat Xiong by split decision to become the first And New… UCA Lightweight Champion Ruben Munoz, California Dept. of Social Services Investigation. 

The 2nd title fight of the night featured the Masters UCA Light Heavyweight Champion Izzy Montes, CDCR CSP Sacramento defending his title against Steven King, CDCR State Parole in a unique rematch. Montes and King met 24 years ago at the 1998 Police Olympics with Montes winning a close decision and the gold medal. King thought he did enough to win and would finally get his chance for revenge 24 years later. After trading leather for 3 rounds the decision would be left in the judges hands. Once again, Izzy Montes would be declared the winner, And Still….. The Masters UCA Light Heavyweight Champion…Izzy “Let’s Get Bizzy” Montes. The score is finally settled between these two ageless warriors Montes 56, King 52.

Joshua Robles, Los Angeles Police Dept vs Manual Galvan, CDCR Sierra Conservation Center featured a matchup between two of the best fighters in the game. Both fighters entered the ring with undefeated records These warriors brought out the best in each other. It was a tactical match as both boxers displayed superb skills, battling from a distance and on the inside. Robles may have landed the harder shots but Galvan matched his work rate. Galvan made Robles work for everything he got in the fight. In the end, Robles was just a little bit better on this night. And New…UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Joshua Robles, Los Angeles Police Dept. 

The undefeated Light Heavyweight Cesar Sosa, CDCR-CMF took on undefeated Anthony Walker, Reedley Police Dept for the UCA Light Heavyweight title.  When the bell sounded both fighters came out of their corner looking for openings in each other defense.  Half way through the round Sosa caught Walker with a right hand that put him down. Walker made it back to his feet and continued fighting. Walker was knocked down again in the 2nd round and it seemed to be over but surprisingly Walker continued to fight. Sosa continued to dominate the action forcing referee Dave Hartman to stop the action in the 2nd round. And New…UCA Light Heavyweight Champion Cesar Sosa, CDCR California Medical Facility. 

Justin Cortez, Baldwin Park Police Dept. vs Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept featured two fundamentally sound highly skilled fighters in a war for the UCA Welterweight crown.  Franco set a fast pace from the start and never slowed down. There were ebbs and flows throughout the fight. Cortez would have his moments but Franco was the more active of the two, and landed the more effective punches.  After 3 hard fought rounds the judges had a decision.  And New…UCA Welterweight Champion Armando Franco, Tulare Police Department. 

The UCA Jr Heavyweight Title fight was almost canceled. Efrain Moreno, LAPD was originally scheduled to challenge Noel Montes, CDCR, Folsom State Prison for the UCA Jr Heavyweight title.  Montes suffered a foot injury and was forced to withdraw from the fight.  Montes was replaced by unbeaten Chris Romero, DSH – Coalinga.  This contest would go the distance. Romero would have his moments but Moreno controlled the action all 3 rounds. The speed, movement and volume of punches thrown  sealed the win for Moreno.  And New….UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion Efrain Moreno, Los Angeles Police Dept. 

The undisputed reigning and defending UCA Cruiserweight Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR – CSP Sacramento put his belt and perfect record on the line against Andrew Ortiz, CDCR North Kern State Prison to find out who is the best Cruiserweight fighter.  When the bell rang to start this much anticipated matchup, Cross came forward looking to establish his offense. He pushed the pace  and hit Ortiz with clean, hard punches. As the fight wore on it became a question of whether the Champion would be able to drag Ortiz into deep waters and drowned him. Ortiz didn’t let that happen, although he suffered two knockdowns there was no quit in him.  In the end Cross was the clear-cut winner. And still…….The undisputed, undefeated, reigning and defending UCA Cruiserweight Champion…..Anthony Cross, CDCR- CSP Sacramento. 

UCA Welterweights Dylan Hicks, Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept and Marcel Hernandez CDCR Avenal State Prison don’t have a lot to say to each other. They will let their fists do the talking tomorrow night.

Appreciate these fighters and their talent because fighters like this don’t come around often. Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept vs Justin Cortez, Baldwin Park Police Dept for the UCA Welterweight Championship title. Central California Battle of the Badges tomorrow night at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch lands at 6pm.

UCA Super Heavyweights John Olson, CDCR -Avenal State Prison and Javier Robles, Tulare County Sheriffs Office will throw down tomorrow night. Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm. Central California Battle of the Badges.

38 Battle Ready fighters participating in Saturday night’s highly-anticipated Central California Battle of the Badges will hit the scale tomorrow night at the Visalia Marriott Hotel.

The first fighter will step onto the scale at 5pm. 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.

Its fight week! The highly anticipated return of the Central Valley Battle of the Badges is just two days away. The United Combat Association is the leader in public safety boxing and this event will be like none other. From the venue to the fight card! It’s hard to imagine this fight card possibly getting any more intense, but the unthinkable happened this week when two titans in the heavyweight division agreed to face each other with just three days’ notice. Undefeated heavyweight Donovan Lewis, Fresno Police Department and former two-division champion, Marqus Blevins, Kings County Sheriff’s Office, will face off in a fight that will likely determine the future of the heavyweight division. This fight is years in the making and is a main event level fight! Our fight fans are certainly in for a historic night of action and the stakes just got higher. See you at the fights!

Written by former UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Shant Sheklanian

The UCA Fight of the Night winner Martin Gutierrez, Santa Ana Police Dept ended his training camp last night. For 10 weeks Gutierrez has been preparing to go toe to toe with undefeated hometown favorite Maximilian Navo, from Visalia Police Dept. in a UCA Super Cruiserweight showdown.

Its go time. The only thing left to do now is fight.

See you at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022, Visalia Convention Center.  Doors open at 4pm fists start flying at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

Noel Montes, CDCR – FSP vs Efrain Moreno, LAPD is canceled. Montes suffered a foot injury sparring and is forced to withdraw from his scheduled UCA Jr Heavyweight Championship Title fight.  With less than 48 hours a new opponent was found. The undefeated Chris Romero, DSH-Coalinga accepted the challenge to square off with Moreno for the UCA Jr Heavyweight title. Romero trains at Valley Fight Club in Hanford and is always ready to fight. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday night at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

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.

The Central California Battle of the Badges doors will open Saturday April 2, 2022 at 4pm, first bell rings at 6pm. Visalia Convention Center. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Dylan Hicks, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept seems to possess championship potential and is prepared to make a huge statement next Saturday night and put himself in position to fight for a title. To get to the top of the division he will have to get through Marcel Hernandez, CDCR Avenal State Prison. Hicks answered a few questions about training camp, preparation, stablemates and his prediction for the fight. 

UCA – How has training camp been preparing for your fight with Hernandez? 

DH – Training camp for this fight has been going extremely well. The chemistry between my coach (fighter/trainer Abran Rodriguez) and I has reached a higher level and I find that I’m able to box better than I ever have before. 

UCA – How many days a week are you training? 

DH – I’m taking Hernandez very seriously so I’m training about 5-6 times a week 

UCA – How often are you sparring? 

DH – I’ve been sparring a steady 2-3 times a week on average 

UCA – Who are some of your stablemates or sparring partners for this training camp? 

DH – I’m training with fighters from LASD, Burbank PD, and CO’s from the Antelope Valley, with the majority being heavyweights. Fighters like April Fonseca, Darnell Strigglers, Lance Martinez, Manuel Martinez and others. 

UCA – Aside from training at Brickhouse Boxing Gym have you trained or sparred at any other gyms? 

DH – Other than Brickhouse I spend a lot of time at our local gym next to the Wayside Jail in Castaic, with the LASD Boxing Team. 

UCA – When is your last day of sparring? 

DH – As far as hard sparring, the last day will be early next week. I usually let my coach do the planning as far as my training. He always knows what’s good for me as far as what I need to work on and spend my time developing.

UCA – Do u have a prediction for your fight with Hernandez?

DH – As far as a prediction for the fight, I’m always eager for a finish. My last fight was a TKO victory for me and I’m looking for another one. However I’m fully prepared for a 3 round war with Hernandez, and I know he’s coming for the same thing. 

Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch connects at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door. 

The UCA Super Middleweight John Henderson may be the only fighter from Lemoore Police Dept competing at the Central California Battle of the Badges but the support runs deep at his department. Police Chief Michael Kendall and his fellow officers from Lemoore Police Dept will be there rooting for Henderson when he steps into the ring to square off with Enrique Espinoza, Madera Sheriff’s Office.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm.  Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

The UCA Welterweight title challenger Justin Cortez, Baldwin Park Police Dept had his last day of sparring today at the Baldwin Park Boxing Club. He sparred 6 hard rounds with the former UCA Middleweight Champion Kellen Kramer, Bell Gardens Police Dept. For this fight Justin is being trained by his two older brothers Josh and Joseph, who are also boxers. Cortez also trains at Morgan Park boxing club in Baldwin Park and at a private gym with professional boxer and World Title challenger John Molina Jr. Justin has been working extremely hard and is ready to turn some heads when he steps into the ring with Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept for the UCA Welterweight Championship title.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program.

The UCA Jr Heavyweight title challenger #3 Efrain Moreno, LAPD has a few more days of hard sparring at Westside Boxing Gym before his training camp comes to an end. Moreno is preparing to challenge #1 ranked Noel Montes, CDCR Folsom State Prison for the vacant UCA Jr Heavyweight Championship title. Moreno has trained at Westside Boxing in Los Angeles for 6 years. During that time Moreno has gained a lot of experience. He trains next to professional fighters and spars with top level amateurs. The Westside Boxing Club was established in 2007 by the Saucedo Ruiz boxing family. In a short period, Westside has developed a reputation as a true and traditional “fight gym.” ESPN recently recognized the club as one of Boxing’s Most Famous Gyms. Under the helm of family patriarch, Jose Manuel Saucedo, brothers Jose and Nacho Saucedo serve as head trainers. With support from Steven Ho, and Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions, the gym has been a go-to spot for Los Angeles media workouts, as well as a secluded LA training center for world-class fighters including Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Victor Ortiz, Sugar Shane Mosley, Marcos Maidana, and many others. Moreno will have José and Nacho Saucedo in his corner on fight night to help him win the UCA Jr Heavyweight Championship title. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center.

We don’t know what else to say about the Central California Battle of the Badges. From the first bout to the last bout it is going to be high level action between the best fighters in the game. Fight cards like this don’t come around often. Anyone of these matchups could be a Main Event on any other Public Safety boxing card. Although this event is worthy of being on DAZN, Showtime, & ESPN. The only way to see it, is to see it live. Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center.

John Olson, CDCR – Avenal State Prison is 16 days away from making his ring debut against Javier Robles, Tulare Sheriffs Dept. Olson has been training at Valley Fight Club in Hanford, CA under coach Diamond Templeton.  Coach Diamond knows what it takes to win. He has developed 2 UCA Champions, UCA Middleweight Champ Sterling Ingram, Navy and UCA Heavyweight & Jr Heavyweight Champ Marqus Blevins, Kings County Sheriffs Dept. Team Olson is preparing to hunt Robles down as soon as the bell rings.  “There will be no feeling out period” Olson said. “This fight will not be going to the scorecards.” Don’t miss the California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center.  Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets are only $40.

No time off for the former reigning and defending UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Mike Delery, Redondo Beach Police Dept.  Delery never lets an opportunity pass to polish his skills and fine tune his craft.  He is preparing to square off with undefeated Daniel Ming, Oakland Police Dept. (retired) for the Masters UCA Jr Middleweight Championship crown.  Delery will attempt to be the first fighter to hold a UCA Open division title and a UCA Masters division title.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center Saturday April 2, 2022. Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program