57 days until fight time and both fighters are training hard for their UCA Light Heavyweight State Title Fight March 31^st. James Davis and Juan Bustamante bring different styles to the fight. Davis is a work horse, a Joe Frazier type fighter. Always coming forward, wearing you down, digging shots to the body, elbows, and shoulders. Then going to the head.  Bustamante has fast hands, one punch knock out power and can also move and box. This is definitely a pick-em fight. One thing is for sure, the only thing holding them back from the UCA title, is each other.

James Davis is new to the sport of boxing. He had his first fight May 21st 2010 and hasn’t stopped training or fighting since. He fought in the 2011 NorCal Golden Gloves Tournament and will be competing in the 2012 Golden Gloves Tournament. Davis is a student of the game. He has fought guys heavier, guys with more experience and win or lose he chalks it up as a learning experience.  Regardless of the outcome March 31^st, Davis will continue to train and learn. His goal is to become a successful professional fighter. Davis knows he has to test himself against the best fighters out there before he turns pro. March 31^st will be a good test for him.

One thing about Juan Bustamante going into the fight is that he will not have a problem with nerves or fighting on the big stage. He is use to being the main event and fighting in the Big Shows. Juan has traveled to New York to fight NYPD’s finest fighters. In 2009 he fought in (Boxing Hall of Fame Treasurer) Josie Mejia’s Outdoor Boxing Event in Bell Gardens and on a Fox Sports Boxing televised event. Most memorable, Juan fought for Oscar DeLaHoya’s Golden Boy Promotions. The Golden Boy Promoted Event was held at Club Nokia. Bustamante battled UCA #1 ranked, pound for pound fighter, Chris Barrios in the Main Event. Both guys gave everything they had, Barrios picked up the win by decision.

Barrios Battles Bustamante on Feb. 24, 2011 ‘Fight Night Club’

LOS ANGELES, February 11^th 2011 – Paid to protect and serve the members of their communities, a select group of Southern California’s finest law enforcement officers will enter the boxing ring with the intention to hit and not be hit. The Battle of the Badges Boxing Event will be featured on the season premiere of “Fight Night Club” at L.A. LIVE’s Club Nokia.

In the featured amateur attraction, it will be a highly anticipated rematch, when Chris “The Bull” Barrios, from the L.A. Sheriff Department, IRC Division, battles Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante of the LAPD Foothill Division in a bout in the 200-pound division that is a rematch of a past fight and has already caused excitement in both officers’ departments. There is so much buzz surrounding the fight that the LAPD has dubbed this fight “Barrios vs. Bustamante II.”

“We are excited to have a ‘Battle of the Badges’ to kick off the 2011 season of ‘Fight Night Club’,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “These officers risk their lives everyday protecting us and I’m proud to have them competing on a Golden Boy Promotions show. I can’t wait to watch them battle it out in the ring to see which is the toughest department in LA.”

Press Release | Posted: Friday, February 11th, 2011 by Fight Network.

Alameda Battle of the Badges is seeking fighters for the 3^rd Annual Charity Boxing, Kickboxing, MMA Event May 12^th, 2012 at the Alameda Coast Guard Island. To participate must be in Fire Service, Law Enforcement, or Corrections. If interested in competing CALL 510-750-2039 FOR PARTICIPANT INFO

Fresno Police Dept Boxing

Pictured left to right

Miguel Archan 165lbs, Bryan Williams 220lbs, Skye Leibee 175lbs,

Lindsay Dozier 125lbs, Brandon Turner 180lbs

What gives a fighter extra motivation during training camp? For Juan Bustamante LAPD it’s a picture of James Davis, Folsom State Prison giving a thumbs down to the Team Bustamante t shirt that he keeps in his boxing gym locker.
The Davis Camp is studying Bustamante’s fights and coming up with a game plan. Pictured are coaches, Greg and Tahzay Huerta watching the Bustamante vs Petrella fight on youtube.

The UCA Light Heavyweight Championship Title Fight will be 4rds, 2 minutes in duration with a 1 minute rest period between rounds. The fight will be under the rules of the California State Athletic Commission, 3 Judges will be scoring on a 10 point must system. New 14 oz Reyes gloves will be worn for the fight.

The United Combat Association UCA Title Belt will be presented to the winner by Richard Subia, CDCR – Deputy Director, Division of Adult Institutions.

Andre Bryant
CDCR
Nickname: “The Raging Bull”
Fighting Weight: 195lbs

Vallejo Police Officer, Stephen Darden has joined forces with long time Platinum Producer James Earley for this compelling song titled “Won’t Be Forgotten”. The song was created to honor the legacy of Vallejo Police Officer James Capoot #497 who was killed in the line of duty on November 17, 2011, age 45.

To listen to the song, please click on the following link.  ALL proceeds will be donated to the Capoot family trust.               http://www.cdbaby.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?AlbumID=darden4

Juan Buatamante LAPD is getting a lot of support for his upcoming fight against Folsom Prison Correctional Officer James Davis.  Juan has 2 teams preparing him for the UCA Title Fight.  

The first team is out of the 818 boxing Club, Coaches Edgar Ponce, Gabe, and Victor are working hard to put the perfect game plan together.

The second team is out of the Hollenbeck Division Boxing Gym where the LAPD Boxing Team trains. Coaches Rudy Baragan, Quran McMullen provide guidance and past stable mates, John Negrete, Frank Diaz, Ruben Rosas, “Chach” Rivera and Ivan Guillermo, are providing strategy and training tips to get Juan ready.

Bustamante says he will be 100% prepared March 31^st. and is looking forward to the challenge against Davis.

The UCA Sponsored 12U Cordova Fury Girls Softball Team finished up their 6 weeks of agility training and is ready to start the season. This team is full of great athletes and will have a lot of success this year. The team will be traveling up and down California playing in tournaments to qualify them for the National Tournament in Chicago, Illinois. The Fury is coached by Mike Cristo, Greg Sutter and Randy Gray. The UCA is proud to be a part of the 12U Cordova Fury Girls Softball Team.

The Galt United Combat Soccer Team has done it again! On Saturday night with 42 seconds left in the game, Mason Ginni scored the winning goal to beat FCEG-Thunder 4-3. Congratulations to the coaching staff and kids on becoming the Premier 12U Soccer Champions!

Team Budo Ryu San Luis Obispo, California

UCA #8 rated Sonny Gerber Grover Beach P.D. will be competing in the SoCal Battle of the Badges Boxing/Badge Fights MMA event March 3, 2012 at the Pala Casino. Sonny is a Boxer, Muay Thai Fighter and Mixed Martial Artist. He will be competing in MMA March 3^rd at the Pala Casino. He will be taking on Tough Jake Mylles from Camp Pendleton F.D. – 200lbs.

The NorCal Battle of the Badges will hold an event at the Power Gym USA in Rancho Cordova on March 31, 2012. This charity boxing event will feature three United Combat Association NorCal title fights and a UCA title fight. Also on the card will be UCA top ranked fighters Neil Tremethick U.S. Army, Carlos Cabrera Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, D.J. Vargas and Chris Martinez Avenal Police Department, James Smith CHP and Rafael Heredia CDCR CSP Sac.

NorCal Title Fights:

Lightweight Title 125lbs

Lindsay Dozier-Fresno PD Vs. Kristy Kim-U.S. Air Force

Welterweight Title 145lbs

Julie Williams-CDCR San Quentin Vs. Tysheena Alewine-Federal Bureau of Prison.

Super Heavyweight Title 260lbs

Richmond De Los Cientos-Sac Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Vs. Mike Gomez-CDCR CSP SAC

UCA State Title Fight:

The Main Event will feature #1 Ranked James “Damage” Davis-CDCR Folsom Prison Vs. Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante-LAPD

Tickets $20.00

Proceeds will benefit Firefighters Burn Institute, Sac. Sheriffs Toy Project.

For Tickets visit www.battleofthebadgessac.com