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

Has a rematch ever had a 24 year gap? Well fight fans we have a very unique rematch.

24 years ago Izzy Montes, CDCR CSP Sacramento would square off with Steven King, CDCR State Parole for the Gold Medal in the 1998 Police Olympics. After 3 close rounds Montes would emerge the victor by a very close decision and leave the ring with the Gold Medal around his neck. King thought he did enough to win and the decision did not sit well with him.  

After 24 years King will finally get his chance for revenge.

Don’t miss this highly anticipated rematch for the Masters UCA Light Heavyweight Championship title, Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm. Tickets  are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

The best kept secret in public safety boxing is 24 year old Jesse Zuñiga, LAPD. Zuñiga is a proud single father of two (4yr old) and (1 and a half year old) “They motivate me to do everything I do” Zuñiga said.
This UCA Jr Middleweight is trained by Isaac & Ivan Zarate at the Dinamita Boxing Gym located in San Pedro, CA. The gym has one small ring which forces fighters to engage and not dance around when sparring. The gym also has heavy bags, speedbags double end bags weights and plenty of floor space for skipping rope and mitt work. The gym provides plenty of sparring for Zuniga. Last week he sparred 8 rounds with professional undefeated fighter (13-0) Chris Alvidrez. Zuñiga showed great balance and cardio against Alvidrez. Zuñiga’s movement, combinations, the placement of his feet, hips, and shoulders is like a work of art. His technical knowledge and biomechanical foundations, are reminiscent of Bugarin, Sheklanian and Stevens who are perhaps 3 of the most talented fighters in the UCA. Don’t miss Jesse Zuñiga trade leather with Mikel Haggett, United States Forest Service -Smoke Jumper, Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Central California Battle of the Badges, Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

The unbeaten Middleweight Chad Madrid, Santa Monica Police Dept is in training camp preparing to take on Luis Bravo, DSHP-Coalinga. Madrid is not taking his opponent lightly. He shows up to the Global Boxing Gym in Gardena at 6am every morning. He trains under the tutelage of Coach Al Ugarte. Al, a former fighter who has been around the fight game a long time and has plenty of fighting and coaching experience to share with his fighter. Coach Al has Madrid’s training camp planned out until fight time. Each morning Madrid is put through a rigorous training routine. Madrid has caught onto things very fast. He looks sharp on the mitts, hitting the bags and has good boxing fundamentals. Another plus to training camp is the advice and work Madrid gets from stablemates Will Jones, and Josh Thurmond. Team Madrid is doing everything they can to win, will it be enough?

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. Purchase tickets at the official weigh in Friday April 1, 2022 at the Marriott Hotel or at the door the day of the event. Or contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209 for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program.

The Central California Battle of the Badges fight card is revealed. Please take a look at these match-ups. Bangers from 1 to 20. This card features some of the best fighters in the country These fighters are training at pro gyms, getting instructions from pro trainers and sparring and training next to pro fighters. The Public Safety boxing game has changed. Fight cards like this don’t come around often.
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.  20 fights for $40.00 = $2 a fight.  Tickets can be purchased at the official weigh in Friday April 1, 2022 at the 5pm at the Marriott Hotel or at the door the day of the event. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program.

Who’s going home with hardware from the Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center on Saturday April 2, 2022?

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

Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm. Purchase General Admission tickets for $40 at the door or contact Nichole Martinez (559)824-9209 for tickets and VIP tables.

Who is Andrew Ortiz, CDCR – North Kern State Prison? Ortiz will challenge the undefeated, reigning and defending UCA Cruiserweight Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR CSP Sacramento.

UCA– When did you start boxing?

AO– I started boxing in 2016.

UCA– Who is your boxing coach?

AO– My boxing coach Javier Serna recently passed away this year. So this will be my first camp with coach Simon Morales

UCA– What gym do you train at?

AO– I train at the Emanuel Boxing Academy in Porterville. They have a great team there.

UCA– What is your boxing record?

AO– My record is 4 wins and 1 loss. I fought 3 officers from North Kern State Prison, Jesse Hernandez, Rogelio Ozuna and Jose Jimenez.
1 officer from Kern Valley State Prison
1 officer from Bakersfield Police Department, Joshua Calvasos.

UCA– You have complied a record of 4 wins and only 1 loss. Who is the only man to defeat you?

AO– My only loss is to Jose Jimenez from North Kern State Prison

UCA– Since you started boxing who is the toughest fighter you faced?

AO– Toughest fighter I faced was Rogelio Ozuna from North Kern State Prison.

UCA– Who is your favorite fighter?

AO– My favorite fighter is Errol Spence Jr.

UCA– If you had to pick one fighter who’s style mostly resembles yours, who would it be?

AO– I would say Roberto Duran.

UCA– Do you have a prediction for the fight against the undefeated Champion Anthony Cross?

AO– It’s going to be a war.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch lands at 6pm.

RINGSIDE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!!!

$40 General Admission tickets are still available.  

Two unknown names in the Super Middleweight division became two of the biggest names in the UCA.
Quincy Mirage, LAPD and Mike Valle, CDCR PVSP traded UCA Championship victories in a pair of high profile bouts. With the belt back around Mirage’s waist the two prepare for a definitive 3rd match that will settle the score for good.
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 for General Admission or get up close to the action with Ringside seats $65. Purchase tickets at the official weigh in Friday April 1, 2022 Marriott Hotel or at the door the day of the event. Or contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209 for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program.

Mark your calendars fight fans. The Central California Battle of the Badges is back with another banger featuring the biggest names in public safety boxing. Saturday April 2, 2022 Visalia Convention Center.  The Battle of the Badges is an event that raises money for charity, promotes physical fitness and camaraderie amongst members of the firefighter, law enforcement and military community.  Don’t miss it! Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm. Tickets start at $40 for General Admission or upgrade your experience and get up close to the action with $65 Ringside seats. Purchase tickets at the door or contact Nichole Martinez.  See you at the fights!

On Saturday April 2, 2022 a high stakes showdown between two  undefeated fighters will take place. UCA #1 ranked Cesar Sosa, CDCR- CMF vs 4th ranked Anthony Walker, Reedley Police Dept. will square off for the UCA Light Heavyweight title. This fight will not be easy. Sosa and Walker will have to use every tool in their bag to have their hand raised and become the new UCA Light Heavyweight Champion.  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.

The UCA Lightweight title will finally be claimed when #1 ranked Ruben Munoz, Calif Dept of Social Services Investigations and King Xiong, Coalinga Dept of State Hospital Police square off for the UCA Lightweight Championship title. This will be a battle between two fighters who are known for exceptional hand speed, timing, power and accuracy. Every punch thrown is going to have mean intentions. Don’t leave your seats when these fighters step through the ropes. Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets start at $40 for General Admission or get up close to the action with Ringside seats $65. Purchase tickets at the official weigh in Friday April 1, 2022 at the Visalia Marriott Hotel or at the door the day of the event. Or hit up your favorite fighter or Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209 for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program.

Mark your calendars fight fans. The Central California Battle of the Badges is back with another banger featuring the biggest names in public safety boxing. On Saturday April 2, 2022 the Visalia Convention Center will be the site for this ground breaking event. The Battle of the Badges is an event that raises money for charity, promotes physical fitness and camaraderie among members of the firefighter, law enforcement and military community.  Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm. Tickets start at $40 for General Admission or get up close to the action with Ringside seats for $65.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.ucaboxing.com or by asking your favorite fighter. See you at the fights!

It is not easy to become a champion, it takes determination, practice, discipline and a commitment to never give up, give in, back up, back down, quit or walk away.  You may not be able to put your finger on exactly what makes a person a champion but something special is definitely there. Undoubtedly the most important quality that all champions share is an unwavering belief that they will succeed. Sugar Ray Robinson said, “To be a champion you have to believe in yourself when no one else will.” Champions know that if they persist long enough, eventually they must succeed. When it comes time to train they turn everything else off and zero in on what they are doing. Work is anything you’re doing when you’d rather be doing something else. Champions are doing what they love, so to them it’s not work at all. There are no days off.  You must do something everyday to improve: getting closer to your fight weight, fine tuning your technique, improving your cardio, studying fight film.  If it was easy, everyone could do it and there would be no difference between an ordinary fighter and an extraordinary one.

Congratulations to: 
James Dorris, Folsom Police Dept -Masters UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion, 
BJ Adkins, Raleigh County Sheriffs Dept – UCA Jr Welterweight Champion, 
Chris Dubinasky, Camp Pendleton Fire Dept, – 2 Division UCA Heavyweight and Super Heavyweight Champion, 
Joe Fuentes, City of Miami Fire Rescue, – Masters UCA Welterweight Champion, 
Aurelio Vazquez, LAPD – Masters UCA Jr Cruiserweight Champion, 
Sterling Ingram, U.S Navy – UCA Super Middleweight Champion.  
 

UCA rivalries are special to public safety boxing.  They go beyond just fights.  A rivalry makes everything in the arena feel bigger and intensifies everything around it. Rematches and trilogies produce real-life story lines and leave a lasting mark on UCA history. Rivalries connect two fighters together forever as they look to prove something to each other and to themselves. Every great fighter needs a great rival. Robinson had LaMotta, Ali had Frazier, Pacquiao had Marquez, Gatti had Ward, Corrales had Castillo, Morales had Barrera, Marquez had Vasquez and Holyfield had Bowe. Below are a list of UCA rivalries that were selected among the sport’s elite and were centered around a championship title.  Stevens vs Braithwaite, Vasquez vs Pereida, Mirage vs Vargas, Fonseca vs Morales, Montes vs Hagen, Mendoza vs Pineda, Flores vs Lavarro, Vasquez vs Rivera, Valle vs Mirage, and Blevins vs Webb. These UCA rivalries captured the attention of legions of fans and had a huge impact and significance on the sport. These fights will only be looked back on even more fondly as time goes on.

The health and safety of the fighters, fans, officials and partners is of the utmost importance to us, and we thank you for your continued support. Hang in there, stay safe and this too shall pass. Boxing fans can look forward to experiencing something memorable and special real soon!

To the fighters who were scheduled to fight in the Central California Battle of the Badges we are very sorry, we know you sacrificed so much to compete in this event. We will make it up to you. 

Ticket Refund Information: All ticket orders will be refunded from your original point of purchase. If you have purchased online through Eventbrite all orders will be refunded automatically. Please allow 7-10 days for this refund.

The undefeated UCA 4th ranked Jr Cruiserweight Bogdan Gushchin, Elk Grove Police Dept is winding down his training camp for his showdown with the undefeated #1 ranked Cesar Sosa, CDCR – CMF.  Gushchin trains at Legacy Muay Thai, in Sacramento under coach Ignacio “Iggy” Zambrano who has him training at peak intensity. Gushchin looks to continue his winning ways in his quest for a title shot. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 11, 2020. Hanford Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5 pm fists fly at 7 pm. Tickets are only $35 for General Admission or get up close to the action with Ringside seats $55. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Hanford Police Dept Explorers Program.

The undefeated UCA 3rd ranked Middleweight Alejandro Tafoya, San Joaquin County Sheriffs Office started his training camp preparations 10 weeks ago as he looks to be in peak condition when he steps into the ring with ZJ Poirier, U.S Postal Service Federal Agent. Tafoya trains at FC Boxing Academy in Stockton under coach Victor Galdon and Felipe Martinez. Tafoya’s coaches are preparing him to become the new UCA Middleweight Champion.

Find out who walks away with the Title at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 11, 2020. Hanford Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5 pm fists fly at 7 pm. Tickets are only $35 for General Admission or get up close to the action with Ringside seats $55. Purchase tickets online www.ucaboxing.com or at the official weigh in Friday April 10, 2020 or at the door the day of the event. Or hit up your favorite fighter for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Hanford Police Dept Explorers Program.

The undefeated UCA #1 ranked Cruiserweight Sean Baker, Los Angeles Fire Dept is training ferociously in preparation for his title fight with the undefeated reigning and defending UCA Cruiserweight Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR-CSP Sacramento. Baker has a lot of respect for Cross and knows what he is capable of and is not underestimating him at all. Baker has set up his training camp at the Ontario Boxing Club in Ontario CA. and has an entirely new training regimen. Baker trains under veteran trainer Daniel “Chino” Hernandez and states, “There are so many good fighters with different styles to learn from here.” Baker is sparring and training with professional fighters and is being trained like a pro fighter, he does everything the pros do. Baker has never worked so hard in preparation for a fight but this is the kind of training he needs ahead of his fight with Cross. This fight is going to bring Public Safety boxing to another level. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 11, 2020 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5 pm first punch thrown at 7 pm. Tickets are only $35 for General Admission or get up close to the action with Ringside seats $55. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Hanford Police Dept Explorers.

The UCA 3rd ranked Jr Heavyweight Efrain Moreno, LAPD is closing in on his final weeks of training camp before his UCA Jr Heavyweight title fight against #1 ranked Noel Montes, CDCR Folsom Prison. Moreno trains under the guidance of coaches Jose and Nacho Saucedo at Westside Boxing Club in Los Angeles. Moreno’s coaches are creating a game plan for him to leave the ring as the new UCA Jr Heavyweight. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 11, 2020 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium.  Doors open at 5 pm first punch thrown at 7 pm. 

The UCA #1 ranked Jr Heavyweight Noel Montes, CDCR Folsom Prison works out with, UCA Trainer of the Year Mel Walker this morning at Grimz Gym. Montes is preparing to step into the ring with 3rd ranked Efrain Moreno, LAPD for the vacant UCA Jr Heavyweight Title. Montes and Moreno will meet at the Central California Battle of the Badges, Saturday April 11, 2020 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium.  Doors open at 5pm first punch thrown at 7pm. Tickets are only $35 for General Admission or get up close to the action with Ringside seats $55. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Hanford Police Dept Explorers Program.

Gerardo Serrano,  SCCCD Police Dept, Jenny Gallegos, Fresno Sheriffs Dept and Anthony Walker, Reedley Police Dept are eager to prove they are one of the sports best. On April 11, 2020 they will get their chance. Serrano will meet Remin Pineda, LASD in a 3 round battle for the UCA Light Heavyweight title. Gallegos will step into the ring with Jessica Segovia, Banning Police Dept for the UCA Welterweight crown. Walker will go head to head with Mike Valle, CDCR – Pleasant Valley State Prison for the UCA Super Middleweight strap. Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 11, 2020 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium.  Doors open at 5 pm first punch thrown at 7 pm. Tickets are only $35 for General Admission or get up close to the action with Ringside seats $55. Purchase tickets online or at the official weigh in Friday April 10, 2020 or at the door the day of the event. Or hit up your favorite fighter for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Hanford Police Dept Explorers.

Just added to the already stacked card of 17 fights will be a pair of UCA middleweights making their ring debut. Chris Clark, Fresno Police Dept  will trade blows with Chris Lancaster, California Highway Patrol.  Clark is preparing at the Batcave in Clovis.  Lancaster has set up his training camp at the Southeast Boxing Gym in Fresno.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges April 11, 2020 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5pm first punch thrown at 7pm. Tickets are only $35 for General Admission or get up close to the action with Ringside seats $55. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Hanford Police Dept Explorers.