Easie Williams and Mike Young

30 years ago the LASD Boxing team was founded by Easie Williams and the team is still going strong under Mike Young. “He was my mentor” Young said. “He is 75 years old and still looking good.  He is invited to all of our events as he is the true founder of the LASD Boxing Team.” Last year Mike Young honored him as the most outstanding coach the LASD Boxing Team ever had. Over 100 current and former boxers were there to show their support and thank him.

The 2009 Western States Police & Fire Games in Santa Clarita had some great boxers competing. Names like Johnson, Barrios, Seward, Lavarro, Flores, Dorris, Rhambo, Sparks, Negrete, Gonzalez, Desmarets and Burke. The U.S. Police & Fire Championships look  forward to bringing the excitement back to the 2013 games after the boxing tournament was cancelled in 2012.

Marlen Esparza 23, 112 lbs made history by becoming the first American to win an Olympic bout in women’s boxing. Esparza of the United States defeated Karlha Magliocco of Venezuela by a score of 24 to 16 in the Flyweight Quarterfinals. On Wednesday Esparza will face Ren Cancan, China. Cancan is a 3 time World Champion and has a win over Esparza. The winner will advance to the Gold Medal fight on Friday.

Claressa Shields of the United States, only 17, 165lbs won her middleweight quarterfinal fight against Anna Laurell from Sweden. Shields will face Marina Volnova from Kazakhstan on Wednesday. The winner will advance to the gold medal fight on Friday. Esparza and Shields guaranteed themselves at least a bronze medal by winning their quarterfinals bout.

If you are a boxing fan, live in Sacramento and need a hair cut you have to check out Knockout Barbershop. Gabe is the owner and a knowledgeable boxing fan. His shop is full of old fight posters, gloves and classic fights playing on the TV. Gabe and Fernando are always ready to talk boxing for 12 rounds while they give you a $100.00 dollar haircut for $13.00 dollars. Knock Out Barber Shop was voted best Barber Shop in Sacramento by KCRA. They won the top spot amongst some tough competition.

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Mark your calendars for October 6^th, 2012 as the Sacramento Battle of the Badges Presents “Downtown Showdown” featuring hometown talent, seasoned veterans and rising stars. Northern California’s Premier Public Safety Boxing Event will take place outdoors in Historic Downtown Sacramento, steps away from the state’s Capitol.

Vallejo’s restaurant has opened its doors to host the weigh-in on October 5, 2012 and the outdoor event on October 6, 2012.

Vallejo’s Restaurant
1100 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
(916) 498-1744
http://www.vallejosrestaurant.com

The host Hotel will be the Clarion Hotel Mansion Inn just walking distance from the event. Host Hotel Room rate for Friday and Saturday is $65.00 per night when you mention Battle of the Badges.

Clarion Hotel Mansion Inn
700 16^th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-8000

Don’t miss this event as California’s finest Peace Officers, Firefighters and Military amateur boxers compete for titles and work their way up the UCA ranking ladder. For more information, register to fight, or to purchase tickets visit www.battleofthebadgessac.com.

All tickets are $20.00.

On Wednesday afternoon China’s Ren Cancan, a southpaw counterpuncher edged out a victory over USA’s Esparza 10-8. Esparza will walk away with a bronze medal and be a part of Olympic history as the first American woman to receive a medal in the sport.

USA’s Claressa Shields beat Kazakhstan’s Marina Volnova 29-15 on Wednesday to advance to the Gold Medal round today. Shields, the 17 year old middleweight from Flint, Michigan beat Russia’s Nadezda Torlopova 19-12 to become the first American female  Gold Medalist.  Shields joined lightweight Katie Taylor of Ireland and flyweight Nicola Adams of Britain as the first group of women Olympic boxing Gold Medalist in the three weight classes offered for female boxers.

The medals won by Shields and Esparza will be the only ones claimed by Americans in boxing at the London Olympics. The U.S. men went home without a medal for the first time in Olympic Boxing history.

The SoCal Battle of the Badges is back Sept 7^th, at Pechanga Resort & Casino with 14 exciting bouts. The Main Event is the highly anticipated rematch between 6th ranked Jorge Salazar, Riverside Sheriff’s Office taking on 9th ranked Mario Alonzo, CDCR Ironwood, heavyweights. Their first meeting was very close with Salazar getting the narrow decision win and keeping his record perfect at 5-0.  Expect fireworks in this Main Event fight. The Co Main Event features undefeated 8^th ranked Ryan Hotchkiss, Barstow PD Vs. Manny Rocha, DHS-ICE. Also on the card is #1 ranked Yesenia Nelson CDCR Chino vs. Alison Jablonsky from the Orange County Sheriff’s Dept.   Don’t miss this exciting night of boxing.  This event will sell out; get your tickets early at www.socalbattleofthebadges.com

A lot of talent will be on display for the Oct 6^th Sacramento Battle of the Badges. The Main Event will feature a rematch between the #1 ranked Light Heavyweight Matt Wurdinger, Santa Clara PD vs. the #1 ranked Super Middleweight Ricky Seward, Big Bear City Fire. Their first meeting was for the Gold Medal in the 2011 Western States Police & Fire Games, Ontario, California. Wurdinger and Seward showed everyone why boxing is referred to as the Sweet Science. Two well rounded fighters that have perfected their craft. High level counter punching, pin-point accuracy, perfect balance, a beautiful fight to watch. Wurdinger would get the win but it was not easy. Wurdinger has his eyes set on the UCA Light heavyweight Title. He will have to get through Seward a second time to continue his journey to the UCA title. Seward is moving up in weight to take on Wurdinger in hopes of securing a title shot.  The winner will guarantee himself a shot at the Light Heavyweight Champion James Davis, Folsom Prison.

Also on the card will be 3rd ranked Francisco Flores Stanislaus Co. SD taking on 4th ranked Larry Fernandez, CDCR Solano, Lightweights for the UCA NorCal Title.

Perhaps the most exciting fight on the card will be 2^nd ranked Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara SD vs. 3^rd ranked Neil Tremethick, U.S. Army, 147lbs for the UCA NorCal Title. Both guys are hungry and on a quest of having the belt wrapped around their waste and title of best fighter in California. Both fighters have a big test in front of them.

2^nd ranked Jodi Brown Sacramento PD is returning to the ring after winning “Fight of the Night” honors against Nelly Mendoza, Fresno PD, in the March 31^st, 2012  Sacramento BOTB event. Brown will be taking on Sumer Regalia, Rocklin PD.  Don’t leave your seat when these ladies step into the ring.

4^th ranked Rafael “Big Nasty” Heredia, will be putting is undefeated record on the line when he takes on the hungry and determined 6^th ranked Adan Castillo Yolo Co. Corrections.

The second rematch on the card will feature Jack “The Ripper” Rivera, Sac City Fire vs. 8^th ranked Patrick Cox, Sac PD Super Middleweight’s. Cox was victorious in their first meeting. Rivera feels he is in better shape now and has improved a lot since their first fight.

Duke Juanitas, Folsom Prison Fire Capt who is never in a boring fight will be taking on Javier Banuelos, CDCR CSP SAC cruiserweights. This fight is a wildcard for Fight of the Night.

Also on the card who will be competing against boxers from Los Angeles are Brent Burkhart, CDCR DVI, Jed McNamara, ABC, James Smith, CHP, Cleon Jones, Woodland Co. Corrections, Joe Gatie, CDCR Susanville, and Shaun Dean, CDCR Mule Creek.

Tickets are $20.00. For tickets visit www.battleofthebadgessac.com

After nearly two years off, the UCA #1 ranked Heavyweight Casey Johnson, may be returning to the ring for the Oct 6^th Sacramento Battle of the Badges Event. Johnson will take on Cleon Jones, Yolo Co Corrections. Oakland PD’s Casey Johnson risks his #1 ranking and title shot hopes when he faces the 4th ranked Super Heavyweight Jones.  These big guys are accomplished high school and college athletes. They are both light on their feet and very athletic. This fight makes for a great Heavyweight showdown.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson took a few minutes out of his day to meet with the Sacramento Battle of the Badges team to talk about the upcoming October 6, 2012 event and take a photo with the UCA Championship belt.

LASD, LAPD and NYPD Boxing teams. There are some great boxers in this photo.

LASD Coach: Mike Young                                    LA Sheriff: Leroy Baca                                        LAPD Coach: Rudy Barragan                              LA Police Chief: Charles Beck                        NYPD Coach: Dave Siev

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Deputies Jesse Ruelas and Francisco Flores competed in the 2010 Western States Police and Fire Games in Reno NV. Ruelas patrol deputy assigned to the Waterford Police Services, competed in both men’s heavyweight boxing and submission wrestling as a 205-pound contender. Ruelas won both of those events and claimed two gold medals. Deputy Flores also made his agency proud by earning a gold medal by defeating Jose Arellano from the LAPD in the boxing competition 147lb class.