LA BOTB Undercard Results

What a night of action at the LA Battle of the Badges Friday night September 26, 2014. The Quiet Cannon provided a perfect stage that featured 4 epic UCA State Championship Title fights.  A record crowd was in attendance as the SoCal fans were treated to the best public safety boxing event in recent years.

The night started off with two, # 1 ranked fighters from different weight classes. #1 ranked lightweight Daniel Ramirez, LAPD vs. #1 ranked Jr Welterweight Larry Cervantes, LASD.  These warriors believe in their skills and fighting out of their weight class is no problem. Ramirez had the skills advantage while Cervantes had the power advantage. The action went back and forth until Cervantes landed a left hook that sent Ramirez to the canvas. Ramirez would beat the count but referee Pat Connolly would step in and stop the fight at 1:59 of the first round. Cervantes, winner 1st rd. TKO.

Bout 2 featured 5th ranked Brandon Manning, LASD vs. newcomer Connor Bauman, Los Angeles Co. Fire Dept.  Ten seconds into the fight it did not look like this fight would go the distance. Manning brought his warrior mentality and tenacious style into the ring and Bauman did a good job of keeping his composure and holding his ground.  Both fighters were landing and taking hard shots until the bell sounded to end the fight. This bout would be decided by the judges. Bauman would get the nod and pick up his first win and begin his climb to the top of the division.

Bout 3 featured the return of 2011 Police Olympic Gold Medalist Joseph Flahavan, Glendale Fire Dept. vs. 5th ranked Jose Corral, LASD. This bout was marked by high level technical boxing between two evenly matched fighters with identical skills. Spectacular infighting and beautiful combinations were delivered throughout the fight by both fighters. Flahavan was a little more polished working on the inside and was getting the better of the exchanges in close. Both fighters had their moments, landing big shots upstairs and down stairs but in the end Flahavan was the fresher of the two and was able stay busy. Flahavan winner by decision victory. There is no doubt Flahavan and Corral have the qualities of becoming a champion.   

Bout 4 featured 8^th ranked Bill Evangelista, Big Bear City FD vs David Chung, LASD. Evangelista had the clear height and reach advantage and looked to take advantage of it staying on the outside and keeping Chung at the end of his punches. Chung would close the distance and have his moments. In the end the judges would see the fight in Evangelista’s favor. Evangelista winner by decision.

Bout 5 Jesse Zaranaga, LASD vs 4th ranked Brian Petrella, Pasadena Police Dept. When the bell rang Zaranaga came out and found his range early landing some nice shots right on target. Petrella was coming forward with defense as a second thought. What Petrella hits, he destroys and he was more willing to take two to land one. Zaranaga would land the cleanest shot of the fight, a right hand that caught Petrella on the button. Petrella would momentarily lose his balance and the referee would step in and give Petrella a standing 8 count. After 3 exciting rounds were completed Zaranaga’s hand was raised in victory.