2016 brought some very exciting moments to public safety boxing. The year was a true test of endurance as fighters traveled from different states to compete against the best in the country. It was a busy year with many surprises. New champions were crowned and heartbreak was felt. The fighters reminded us all that you never give up because until the final bell rings everything can change. The year brought some very exciting moments in UCA boxing. Let’s take a look back at what made 2016 a memorable year.
UCA Promoter of the Year – Jeff Penn, SoCal Battle of the Badges
One who is respected and experienced in putting together the biggest fights with the biggest names. A production that can be compared to professional boxing event. Events that are held in fan friendly venues and everyone is guaranteed a good time.
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A Event of the Year – SoCal Battle of the Badges, Pacific Palms Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
Some of the biggest names competed in front of a SOLD OUT crowd at the beautiful Pacific Palms Hotel, Los Angeles. 5 UCA Championship title fights saw 3 new champions crowned along with an action packed under-card. Fund raising efforts benefited the Firefighters Cancer Foundation, Project 999, which provides financial assistance to the families of officers killed in the line of duty. The Santa Ana Unidos Boxing Club, Perris Valley Thai Boxing and Cops 4 Kids & Communities.
UCA Fighter of the Year – Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara Sheriff’s Dept. First 2 Division Champion (Welterweight & Jr Middleweight)
A fighter who directly impacts Public Safety boxing by the way he performs in the ring. A fighter who stood out from the rest and proved they are the best by challenging and defeating anyone who was put in front of them.
UCA Coach of the Year
A coach who has the knowledge and experience to unlock a fighters true potential and mold them into a champion. There are a lot of critical factors that make a champion, having a great coach is the most important one.
Mando Guzman – Coach of the UCA Cruiserweight Champion Brian Stevens, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. and the UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Alan Rojas, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Jorge Gonzalez – Coach of the UCA Welterweight Champion Mike Delery, LAPD, the UCA Super Middleweight Champion Quincy Mirage, LAPD, and the former UCA Middleweight Champion Hector Mendoza, LAPD
Arvin Jugarap – Coach of the UCA 2 Division undefeated Jr Middleweight Champion Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara Sheriff’s Dept.
Vance Bejarano – Coach of the UCA Light Heavyweight Champion Travon Taylor, Orange County Sheriff’s Dept.
Nasser Niavaroni – Coach of the Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept.
Sparky McDuffie – Coach of the Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion James Moore, Monroe Louisiana Fire Dept.
Steve Salas – Coach of the UCA Middleweight Champion Travis Clark, Stockton Police Dept.
Robert Espinosa -Coach of the UCA Welterweight Champion Asiah Medawar, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept.
UCA Biggest Most Memorable Fights of 2016
Fights that undoubtedly will be talked about years from now. While most fights come and go these memorable battles will live on through the ages and become a part of UCA Boxing History.
James Moore
, Monroe Louisiana FD defeated Michael Banks, CDCR CCC to become the first out of state (Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion) UCA Champion. Central California Battle of the Badges 4-9-16 Hanford Civic Auditorium, Hanford CA.
Travis Clark, Stockton PD defeated Hector Mendoza, LAPD to win the UCA Middleweight title and become the first fighter to win a UCA title in his 2nd fight. SoCal Battle of the Badges 10-1-16, Pacific Palms Hotel
Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara SD defeated the former reigning and defending UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica FD by decision to become the first 2 division (Welterweight & Jr Middleweight) UCA Champion. SoCal Battle of the Badges 10-1-16, Pacific Palms Hotel
Alan Rojas, LASD defeated one of the most feared and talked about fighters in Chris Barrios, LASD. Rojas would stop Barrios in the 2nd round to become the undisputed, undefeated, reigning and defending UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion and end Barrios 10 fight undefeated winning streak. LA Battle of the Badges 5-20-16, Pacific Palms Hotel
2016 Fighters Who Received the Highest Public Safety Boxing Honor
And The New UCA Champion
Asiah Medawar, SBSD, UCA Welterweight Champion
Brent Bugarin, SCSD, UCA Jr Middleweight (10-1-16)
Mike Delery, LAPD, UCA Welterweight Champion
Hector Mendoza, LAPD, UCA Middleweight Champion (4-9-16)
Travis Clark, Stockton PD, UCA Middleweight Champion (10-1-16)
Quincy Mirage, LASD, UCA Super Middleweight Champion
Chuck Pfau, Sacramento SD, Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion
James Moore, Monroe Louisiana FD, Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion
Sean Johnson. CDCR, Kern Valley State Prison
And Still UCA Champion
Dusty Rodriguez, SMFD UCA Jr Middleweight Champion (4-9-16)
Travon Taylor, OCSD UCA Light Heavyweight Champion
Brian Stevens, LASD UCA Cruiserweight Champion
Alan Rojas, LASD UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion
UCA Fights of the Year
A fight that delivers the most exciting back and forth battle that has fans cheering and on the edge of their seat. These fights symbolize what public safety boxing stands for.
Mike Valle, CDCR, Pleasant Valley State Prison vs Martin Gutierrez, Lemoore Police Dept.
Josh Webb, CHP vs Jeremy Parker, CDCR, CSP Sac
Mike Delery, LAPD vs David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks PD
Hector Mendoza, LAPD vs Remin Pineda, LASD
UCA Breakout Fighter of the Year
A fighter who steps into the ring for the first time and wins over the crowd with skill, heart and personality. One you can’t wait to see fight again.
Mike Valle – CDCR Pleasant Valley State Prison
Martin 
Gutierrez – Lemoore Police Dept.
Nate Webb – U.S. Navy
Tyler Kiest – CDCR Blythe
Cody Anderson – Rincon Fire Dept.
Eddie Duran – Orange County Sheriff’s Dept.
Fighters to Keep an Eye On
Denise Guerrero – San Bernardino Police Dept.
Guillermo Garcia, LAPD
Alberto DeLeon – CDCR Blythe
Mike Ortiz – U.S. Army
Devon Dejoie – U.S. Navy
Jon Byun – LAPD
Rafael DeLeon – U.S. Border Patrol
Daniel Rosales – LAPD
William Adams – Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept
Gilbert Galvan – U.S. Army
Richard Rodriguez – Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.
Elijah Vidal – U.S.M.C.
Jonathon Alvarez – New York Police Dept.
Austin Tull – Shreveport Louisiana Fire Department
Joe Slouka – Orange County Sheriff’s Dept.
Joey Valencia – Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.
Chris Seelig – Rialto Police Dept.
Anthony Deshautelle – Alexandria Louisiana Police Dept.
Alex Duran – U. S. Border Patrol
Claudio Gutierrez – LAPD
Christian Pharo – San Diego Fire Dept.
Jonathon Roberts – Natchitoches Louisiana Police Dept.
Deserves a Title Shot
Deirdre Fonseca, LAPD
Dennis Burgos, New York Police Dept.
Rem
in Pineda – LASD
Henry Sanchez – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept.
Josh Webb, CHP
Marqus Blevins, Kings County Probation
UCA Upset of the Year
A fighter who enters a contest a considerable favorite and is defeated by a less experienced, unknown or unranked fighter.
(3) Mike Delery, LAPD defeated (1) David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks PD to win the UCA Welterweight Title.
(3) Remin Pineda, LASD defeated (1) Hector Mendoza, LAPD
UCA Performance of the Year
A fighter who displays exceptional skills in a near flawless performance
Brian Stevens, LASD made his 3rd title defense by defeating Guillermo Garcia, LAPD
UCA Announcer of the Year – Carlton Jones, Fresno City Fire Dept.
UCA DJ of the Year – DJ Prince
UCA Photographer of the Year – Ray Delgado and Chris Adkins
UCA Videographer of the Year – Fernando Vargas
UCA Boxing Gym of the Year – City of Angels, Los Angeles, CA
UCA Sponsor of the Year – Sabas Fightgear
2017 UCA Dream Title Fights
Shant Sheklanian, Madera PD vs BJ Adkins, (West Virginia) Raleigh County Sheriff’s Dept. (UCA Jr Welterweight Championship)
Mike Delery, LAPD vs Chris Martinez, Fresno Police Dept. (UCA Welterweight Championship)
David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks PD vs Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica FD (UCA Jr Middleweight Championship)
Travis Clark, Stockton PD vs DJ Vargas, Hanford PD (UCA Middleweight Championship)
Quincy Mirage, LAPD vs Mike Valle, CDCR Pleasant Valley Prison (UCA Super Middleweight Championship)
Chuck Pfau, Sacramento County SD vs Chip Stevens, Monroe Louisiana FD (UCA Jr Cruiserweight Championship)
Alan Rojas, LASD vs Josh Webb, CHP (UCA Super Cruiserweight Championship)
Mike Frazier, LASD vs Marqus Blevins, Kings County Probation (UCA Heavyweight Championship)
Jaboy Leomitti, LASD vs Carlos Rosas, LAPD (UCA Super Heavyweight Championship)
UCA Rumors
Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara SD is dropping to 140lbs to pick up his 3rd title.
Quincy Mirage, LAPD is moving up to the (175lbs) Light Heavyweight Division to capture his 2nd title.
The former #1 ranked UCA Title Challenger Jamaal Braithwaite, Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. will make his return to the ring.
The f
ormer #1 ranked, undefeated Jorge Salazar, Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. is calling out the undisputed, reigning and defending UCA Cruiserweight Champion Brian Stevens, LASD.
The former undefeated reigning and defending UCA Super Heavyweight Champion Chris Lewis, Fresno Sheriff’s Dept. will make his professional boxing debut
As another year on the boxing calendar draws to a close, 2016 will be remembered as one of the most remarkable years in the history of public safety boxing. The talent pool continues to grow and 2017 promises to be a year full of great fights. Title fight contracts are being drawn up for some great super fights between the best fighters in the country. See you in the New Year.