LAPD Officer Ivan Guillermo won his Pro Boxing debut fight last night by unanimous decision. Ivan defeated Victor Valenzuela on the All Star promotions Combat United Boxing MMA card. Ivan was an accomplished amateur and has the skills to have a successful pro boxing career.

One of the most important fights on Saturday night was the match up between the interim UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Chris Martinez, Fresno Police Dept. and the reigning and defending UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica Fire Dept. Both fighters made their walk to the ring with the UCA belt in their possession but only one will leave with it. Before the bell sounded two men with so much in common stood in opposite corners of the ring. Both hold the UCA strap, have wins over the division’s elite, are considered the best at 154 pounds and it’s the first time two champions will square off with each other. When the bell rang Martinez got off to a blazing start pressuring and throwing heavy shots determined on stopping Rodriguez. It was a good strategy, Rodriguez has been inactive over a year while Martinez has become the most active fighter in the UCA.  Rodriguez showed no signs of ring rust, his timing, rhythm and cardio were spot on. While Martinez continued to pressure trying to make it a rugged fight, Rodriguez kept his composure and made his punches count ultimately forcing the referee to step in and give Martinez a standing 8 ct. The fight would go the distance and in the end it was Rodriguez quickness, timing, technical skills and ability to land the cleaner more damaging blows that sealed the win for him. And still….the undisputed reigning and defending UCA Jr Middleweight Champion, Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica Fire Dept.

Heavyweight Ruben Gamboa, Fire Protection Agency looks to make it two in a row when he takes on Chris Dubiansky, Combat Fire Dept.  Gamboa is coming off an impressive win over Julio Arana, SBCSD School Resource Officer July 23, 2016. Can Gamboa get through the younger more experienced Dubiansky? Find out Saturday October 1, 2016  at the SoCal Battle of the Badges being held at Pacific Palms Resort & Hotel, 1 Industry Hills Parkway, City of Industry. (Los Angeles). Tickets are on sale now! General Admission start at $30 and Ringside are $50. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 6pm. Don’t miss it!

The Battle of the Badges UCA Championship Doubleheader is on! All 26combatants are weighed in and are ready to get this show started. Aside from the two UCA Championship title fights between the Super Middleweight Champion Mike Valle, CDCR, PVSP vs #1 Quincy Mirage, LAPD and the Masters Super Heavyweight Champion Sean Johnson, CDCR, KVSP vs #1 ranked David Ross, CHP keep an eye on #1 ranked Justin Robinson, Camp Pendleton FD. Robinson is taking a tune up fight tonight to stay sharp for his scheduled showdown with the UCA Super Heavyweight Champion Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton FD in 2018. Look out for UCA newcomer Jessica Ortiz, LAPD who looks to make her first step toward the UCA Lightweight title. Ortiz trains under 2X UCA Coach of the year Jorge Gonzalez who is familiar with building Champions. He has already made 4 UCA champions. Early prediction for “Fight of the Night” honors, goes to Aaron Padilla, CDCR San Quentin Prison who will be making his ring debut against the all action 2nd ranked Welterweight Alex Duran, U.S. Border Patrol. Also fighting tonight will be the undefeated #1 ranked Masters Cruiserweight Edward Espinoza, Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. This is the event you don’t want to miss. You still have time to get on a plane, bus, train or boat. Doors open at 5pm first punch thrown at 7pm. Tickets will be available at the door.

The highly anticipated Masters UCA Light Heavyweight title fight rematch between #1 Izzy Montes, CDCR CSP Sacramento and the Champion Mike Hagen, CHP takes place April 6, 2019 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. One will fall and one will emerge as the UCA Champion. Montes comes into the fight with upset on his mind while Hagen the newly crowned champion looks to put his stamp on the title by defending it. Doors open at 5pm, first bell rings at 7pm. General Admission tickets are $30 Ringside are $50.

The NorCal Battle of the Badges returns to downtown Sacramento Saturday October 5, 2019 for “Fight Night Under The Lights”  across the street from the Golden1 Center, home of the Sacramento Kings

The Main Event will feature James Dorris, Folsom Police Department vs Bryan Williams, Fresno Police Department for the Masters UCA Jr Heavyweight Championship Title. Also in action will be the undefeated UCA Cruiserweight Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR, CSP Sacramento vs Roman Grider, CDCR Corcoran  SATF.  The Masters UCA Welterweight Champion Frank Quitugua, CDCR CMF squaring off with Joe Fuentes, City of Miami Fire-Rescue. And the 4th title fight of the night will feature the The undefeated reigning and defending UCA Super Welterweight Champion April Martinez, CDCR CHCF taking on Jessica Segovia, Banning Police Department. 16 total fights. Don’t miss it. Purchase tickets at the door or online through www.eventbrite.com. 

The UCA talks with professional boxing and MMA trainer Eloy Garza, about training Javier Robles, Tulare Sheriffs Dept for his ring debut April 2, 2022.

UCA  – When did training camp start for Javier’s fight?

EG – Training camp began for Javier mid December.

UCA – How many days a week does Javier train and spar?

EG – We do floor work 2 days a week and sparring one day a week.

UCA – Have you taken Javier to any other gyms for sparring?

EG – We usually spar at Hanford PAL where we get really good work from young, strong, fast active boxers.

UCA – Is stablemate Jason Stingley, Pismo Beach Police Dept. Javier’s main sparring partner?

EG – Jason is one of many sparring partners. Jason has been a great mentor for Javier. During training sessions, he gives him insight as to how relax and set up his punches

UCA – Is Robles a hard worker in the gym?

EG – I’ve never had to ask Javier to pick up the pace in training. His pride doesn’t allow him to just pace himself. Conditioning wise he can keep up with my 130lb teenagers. Undergoing an identical training regimen to my active fighters is a plus for Javier. He has not missed a single training session.

UCA – Are you pleased with Javier’s development as a fighter?

EG – I’m really impressed with his ability to take instructions and implement them immediately. We have really focused on building a well balanced foundation. He has learned to punch from a balanced position and remain on balance after punching. I think that will be the biggest difference in this fight. Javier understands the importance of balance and will make his opponent pay for sloppy mistakes.

Javier Robles, Tulare Sheriffs Dept will go head to head with John Olson, CDCR Avenal State Prison in a Super Heavyweight matchup. 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.

19 days until fight time and the UCA Cruiserweight Title challenger Israel Padilla, Stanislaus County Sheriffs Office is putting the final touches on his training camp with his team and coach Leo Pagcaliuagan at Urban Readiness Boxing Gym in Modesto. The 12 fight veteran is ready to challenge the undefeated reigning and defending UCA Cruiserweight Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR – CSP Sacramento. “Israel is looking good” Coach Leo said. “He has 5 more pounds to lose, before his fight.  He’s been sparring an average of 4-12 rounds a week.  He spars with a few of my guys at the gym, and he’ll also spar with (Pro fighter 7-4) Marco Delgado. Israel’s last day of sparring will be the Wednesday right before his fight. Israel will be 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.

The Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento Sheriffs Office and the undefeated reigning and defending UCA Cruiserweight Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR – CSP Sacramento are going over their strategy for Saturday nights title defense fight. 5 days out until the NorCal Battle of the Badges this Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

A couple of familiar faces are in the crowd at the SoCal Battle of the Badges, Pechanga Casino Resort. The former UCA Super Middleweight Champion Quincy Mirage, LAPD.  and the Masters UCA Jr Cruiserweight Champion Aurelio Vazquez, LAPD.