It’s official the UCA undefeated Welterweight Champion Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara Sheriffs Dept. is vacating his title and moving down to the Jr Welterweight division. Bugarin took public safety boxing by storm defeating everyone in his path and claiming the welterweight title in his 4th fight. Bugarin will test the waters at 140lbs possibly setting up the biggest Jr Welterweight fight in UCA history. Shant Sheklanian, Madera Police Dept. vs Brent Bugarin. Two undefeated champions at the top of their game. Fights like this don’t come around often. It doesn’t get much better than this.

Jose Corral, LASD and Walter Lavarro, Long Beach PD are looking to be in boxing discussions of who is the top Jr Welterweight. Corral is one of the division’s most promising contenders and will have his toughest challenge on Friday night. He will be staring across the ring at the former title challenger and 2X Police Olympic Gold Medalist Walter Lavarro, who seeks to prove he is still a force in the Jr Welterweight division. This is the front runner for UCA “Fight of the Night” honors. The LA Battle of the Badges goes down Friday October 2, 2015 at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello CA.

DJ Vargas, Avenal PD vacates UCA Middleweight title to test his skills at Jr Middleweight and Super Middleweight. Vargas made his mark and validated himself as the best middleweight in California two years ago. He defeated the highly favored #1 ranked Ricky Seward, Big Bear City FD to win the Middleweight Title and defended it against another #1 ranked opponent in Quincy Mirage, LAPD. Will Vargas be the first champion to win a title in a different weight class?

If you had to pick one trainer to lead a fighter to the top of the division and claim the UCA Championship title all eyes would be on Armando “Mando’ Guzman. He has shown he can teach, train and develop a fighter into a champion and has the pedigree to prove it. His credibility as a trainer has grown considerably with LASD’s Brian Stevens, and Alan Rojas rise to fame. Stevens won the UCA Cruiserweight Championship title by defeating Jamaal Brathwaite, Orange County Sheriffs Dept. and following it up with a victory over the highly talented #1 ranked Travon Taylor, Orange County Sheriffs Dept. Guzman lead Alan Rojas, to the Super Cruiserweight title fight where he defeated Enrique Frias, San Deigo Probation to become the undefeated Super Cruiserweight Champion.  Guzman will now try for his 3rd  Champion as he prepares #1 ranked Ray Encinas, LAPD for his UCA Welterweight title fight against David Bermudez, East Bay Reg Parks Police Dept. LA Battle of the Badges October  2, 2015 at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello CA. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm.

On Friday October 2, 2015, #1 ranked Ray Encinas, LAPD will finally get his shot at the UCA Welterweight Title. Encinas will challenge the former #1 ranked, boxing national colligate runner up from UNLV David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks PD. Bermudez will be returning to the ring for the 1st time in over 2 years while Encinas hasn’t taken a day off, staying busy, taking on all challengers. Both fighters have advantages. Bermudez has the experience, skills and knowledge while Encinas is younger, stronger and has been more active.  Will the long lay off play into Encinas favor? Is Bermudez biting off more than he can chew in his first fight back? Will Bermudez experience advantage negate the long lay off?  One thing is for sure both fighters are primed and ready to prove they are the best welterweight in California.  Find out who walks away with the UCA Welterweight strap Friday October 2, 2015, LA Battle of the Badges. Quiet Cannon, Montebello CA.  Doors open at 5pm first fight at 7pm.

Devon Dejoie, Ohene Danso and William Heard from the U.S Navy will represent the Central Valley in the LA Battle of the Badges October 2, 2015 at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello CA.
Doors open at 5pm first fight at 7pm.

Brandon Manning, LASD and Quincy Mirage, LAPD get another shot at UCA gold. Manning had an opportunity to claim the UCA Jr Middleweight title but lost a tough battle to the Champion Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica Fire Dept. Mirage attempted to lift the UCA middleweight title from the Champion DJ Vargas, Avenal PD but would be on the losing end of a very close decision. The loss left both fighters with a bitter taste in their mouth. Mirage bounced back from the loss with a huge win over Ricky Seward, Big Bear City Fire Dept. Manning traveled to New York and would be on the losing end of a very competitive fight against Dennis Burgos one of the best fighters on the NYPD Boxing Team. Mirage and Manning have made major adjustments to their game and will enter the ring with confidence. The fact that both fighters have stayed active and made it back this far is an accomplishment in itself. On Friday night one of them will leave the ring with a sweeter taste and the middleweight strap around their waist. LA Battle of the Badges Friday October 2, 2015 Quiet Cannon, Montebello. Doors open at 5pm.

Devon Dejoie, NAVY vs Ancel Patricio, Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. features a matchup between two fighters determined on getting into the win column. Both fighters are coming off tough losses and ready to rebound with an impressive win. Dejoie is preparing for battle at Palafox Boxing Gym, in Lemoore while Patricio is having a great camp at Champkom Boxing Gym, Santa Ana. Fans can expect an exciting fight when Dejoie and Patricio enter the ring. Tickets for the event are on sale and can be purchased online or at the door. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the first bout scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m

The highly anticipated main event features one of the best fighters in the game, Alan Rojas, LASD the undefeated UCA super cruiserweight champion. Rojas looks to continue his undefeated streak and defend his title for the first time. Standing in his way is the humble but hungry Sabu Trujillo, Noble Knight Protective Services who has upset on his mind. Ticket’s are on sale now. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm. LA Battle of the Badges Friday, October 2, 2015 Quiet Cannon 901 N Via San Clemente Montebello.

David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks Police Department prepares for his upcoming UCA Welterweight Championship title fight against #1 ranked Ray Encinas, Los Angeles Police Department October 2, 2015 at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello California. Ticket are available online and at the door.  Video shot at Blood Bath Boxing Gym, Hayward, California,

The LA Battle of the Badges event scheduled for Friday October 2, 2015 at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello has been canceled. We are working diligently and quickly to reschedule the fighters affected by this unfortunate circumstance.