In one corner stands the undefeated UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Shant Sheklanian who has defeated 6 out of 6 opponents. In the other corner is BJ Adkins a fighter traveling from West Virginia who seeks to bring an abrupt end to the champion’s reign.  Adkins will not be intimidated by the highly partisan crowd. He knows what he is facing and is confident he will be going home with the belt. Don’t miss it. Saturday April 8, 2017, Hanford Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 4 first fight at 6. General Admission $30 Reserved Ringside $50. 

At last year’s SoCal Battle of the Badges at the Pacific Palms Hotel Mike Delery, LAPD successfully tested his skills against the far more experienced David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks PD to earn the UCA Welterweight title. Stablemate Quincy Mirage, LAPD would also capture UCA gold in 2016 by defeating the former UCA Middleweight Champion DJ Vargas to claim the UCA Super Middleweight strap. On April 8, 2017 Delery and Mirage will make their first title defense. Delery will square off with the former Louisiana and interim UCA Jr Middleweight Champion #2 Chris Martinez, Fresno PD. Mirage will go toe to toe with undefeated #4 Mike Valle, CDCR, Pleasant Valley State Prison. There is an old adage in the fight game that says “You’re not a true champion until you successfully defend your title.” See you Saturday April 8, 2017 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium.

On Saturday April 8, 2017 the UCA Battle of the Badges will be headlined by two of the best fighters in the country.  BJ Adkins, Raleigh County Sheriff’s Dept. will travel from West Virginia to challenge the undefeated (6-0) UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Shant Sheklanian, State Parole. The UCA caught up with Adkins to ask him a few questions about his upcoming title fight.

UCA – When did you start training camp?
BJ – I have started training camp as of January 1st.

UCA – How often are you training to prepare for the fight?
BJ – I train at least 6 days a week. Whether that be at Signal 12 boxing gym, running 800+ steps at Kaymoor Mining Trail through the mountains of West Virginia, training routine at home, strength training, and two a days with my partner from the Sheriff’s Office, Christine Schack who has helped push me daily.

UCA – Are you feeling added pressure or stress about traveling to California to take on the undefeated UCA Champion Shant Sheklanian, in his home state?
BJ – I definitely feel the pressure coming to his home state. Not so much stress but the pressure is there.

UCA – Are you coming into this fight with the mindset that you have to win convincingly or by knockout to get a decision over the champion?
BJ – I know that if I wanna win this fight it has to be without a doubt convincingly. I believe if it’s a close fight and left in the judges hands the Champ will walk away the Champ. He has already proven himself as the best. I don’t see the decision going in my favor if it’s split.

UCA – What made you want to take this fight?
BJ – When I was offered the fight with the Champ there was no way I would turn it down. I mean it’s not everyday you get the opportunity to battle one of the elite warriors of the UCA.

UCA – Are you a fighter who likes to watch video on your opponents?
BJ – Yes

UCA – Sheklanian has plenty of videos on YouTube for you to watch and study.  Do you feel you can pick things up that can benefit you in the fight?
BJ – I have watched his videos already over and over again. Like I said he is a Champ for a reason. He is one of the Elite warriors. I will continue to study those videos and train accordingly.

UCA – Without giving anything away, are you working on anything specific in training camp to prepare for Sheklanian?
BJ – I’m working on a couple of things. I have a great group of people helping me prepare for this battle.

UCA – Will your training camp be more intense compared to other training camps?
BJ – This will be the most intense training camp so far for me. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted a fight more than I want to be the UCA Jr Welterweight Champ!

UCA – Will you be sparring with guys similar to Sheklanian’s style and stature?
BJ – Yes, I can say that I have a great group of sparring partners that have great power, speed, and etc. I don’t think I could be fully prepared for this fight if it wasn’t for the fighters and coach at Signal 12 Gym.

UCA – If the fight is close going into the 3rd round will you come out hard and push the pace to win the round?
BJ – If we go to the 3rd round it will be a show. If the fights close or not I believe we both will stand in the middle of that ring and battle till the end. I will push with everything inside of me and fight till it’s over. He’s not going to want to lose his undefeated record and being the champ. I’m not wanting to travel all the way to the west coast over 2,000 miles to lose. This will be a battle!

UCA – Will you have to put on the best performance of your career to take Sheklanian’s title?
BJ – Absolutely! There is no doubt in my mind that I will have to be on my game. I will have to be ready to perform better than I have in any other fight. To be the best you have to beat the best!

UCA – What will you be thinking about as you walk to the ring?
BJ – I’m not exactly sure what will be running through my mind as I’m walking in. I just wanna be focused and know it’s now “Showtime”

UCA – Have you envisioned in your mind how the fight will end?
BJ -How does it end? I’ve envisioned, dreamed, and spent late nights playing it over and over in my head. They all have different endings. I would be lying if I said I didn’t have dreams that I lost. But those dreams feed my hunger! Those dreams make me push harder and keep training hard. Those dreams make me prepare for the biggest battle I’ve ever faced. Come April 8th two Warriors will be Battle ready!!!!! Don’t miss it!!!!!

Training camp is heating up for UCA Super Middleweight Champion Quincy Mirage, LAPD and the UCA title challenger Mike Valle, CDCR Pleasant Valley. UCA Trainer of the Year, Jorge Gonzalez lined up quality sparring for Mirage. David Estrada who holds a record of 29-6 with 19 KOs has been giving the champ rounds at the City of Angels Boxing Gym, LA.
Coach Art Peraza brought in amateur MMA Champion and professional MMA fighter Evan Solorio to work with Mike Valle at the Dungeon MMA, in Fresno. Mirage and Valle know they can’t let up now, fight day is 29 days away. These guys are going to bring it. See you April 8, 2017 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium.

John Henderson, Lemoore PD looks to get one step closer to the UCA Super Middleweight title by defeating Kyle Davey, CDCR, Corcoran SATF on Saturday April 8th. Davey will be making his UCA debut but has plenty of ring experience. Davey plans on using that experience to start his own climb up the UCA Super Middleweight ladder. The fans are in for a treat when these two hungry lions enter the ring. Don’t miss it! Doors open at 5pm first fight at 7pm. Hanford Civic Auditorium. Tickets start at $30 General Admission, $50 Reserved Ringside.

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40 hours a week of work
10 hours a week driving
10 hours a week eating
56 hours of sleep
A total of 116 hrs

That leaves 52 hours – nearly 7 hours a day.

What you do with your time will determine whether you accomplish your goals. The biggest mistake you can make is thinking “the decisions I make today won’t affect my tomorrow.”

You want action, we got it for you. Two of the UCA’s best will face off when 2nd ranked Chris Martinez, Fresno Police Dept takes on the UCA Welterweight Champion Mike Delery, LAPD at the Battle of the Badges Saturday April 8, 2017 Hanford Civic Auditorium. Delery will put his title on the line for the first time since capturing the vacant belt October 1, 2016. when he earned a split decision win over David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks PD. Martinez is coming off a disappointing loss to the former Jr Middleweight Champion Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica FD.  Buckle up when these fighters enter the ring.  Doors open at 5pm first punch thrown at 7pm. Don’t wait, get your tickets now! General Admission $30, Reserved Ringside $50. 

Two U.S. Navy fighters will make their UCA debut at the Battle of the Badges Saturday April 8, 2017.  Nazim Hudson will square off with Jose Gomez, National Guard in a light heavyweight showdown. Navy stablemate Jose Bustillos will face Hugh Estrada, CHP in a welterweight battle. Hudson and Bustillos are training under the tutelage of coach Jason Glaspie at the Lemoore Boxing Gym. Both fighters look to impress the fans and pick up their first victory. Don’t wait get your tickets now. $30 General Admission, $50 Reserved Ringside.

We are bound and determined to make the April 8th Battle of the Badges the best boxing card of the year. Some of the best fighters in the nation have committed to this event. The card will feature 5 UCA Championship Title fights and an undercard full of talented fighters who will soon be household names. The first title fight of the night will feature the undefeated UCA Jr Welterweight Champion, Shant Sheklanian, State Parole defending his title against BJ Adkins, Raleigh Sheriffs Dept. who is traveling from West Virginia to take the champs belt. That will be followed up by the most anticipated female fight in public safety boxing history. #1 ranked Laura Morales, Madera DOC vs #2 Deirdre Fonseca, LAPD. Next up will be the Welterweight Champion Mike Delery, LAPD defending his title against #2 Chris Martinez, Fresno PD. The UCA Heavyweight Championship title fight will feature two number 1 ranked fighters. #1 Super Cruiserweight Josh Webb, CHP vs the undefeated #1 ranked Heavyweight Marqus Blevins, Kings County Probation. The UCA Super Middleweight title will be up for grabs in the main event of the night. The champion Quincy Mirage, LAPD will put his title on the line against the undefeated #4 Mike Valle, CDCR, PVSP. Ladies and gentlemen, fight cards don’t get any better than this. Time is running out, make sure you get your tickets before they are gone. General Admission $30, Reserved Ringside $50. Doors open at 5, fights start at 7pm. Hanford Civic Auditorium, Hanford CA.

Gerardo Serrano, Reedley PD vs Kellyn Furgiuele, Army features a matchup between two fighters who don’t shy away from dangerous opponents, they run toward them. Serrano and Furgiuele will be making their UCA debut and one will take their first step toward the UCA Light Heavyweight title. See you Saturday. Doors open at 5pm action starts at 7pm.

Hugh Estrada, California Highway Patrol looks to rebound from his loss to Devon Dejoie, Navy, Saturday April 8, 2017  when he takes on Jose Bustillos, Navy. Folks get to your seats early, this welterweight showdown is going to be exciting. These fighters are sure to set a compubox record for punches thrown. Don’t miss it. Battle of the Badges at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5 first fight at 7. Tickets are only $30 for General Admission and $50 for Ringside.

On Saturday, April 8, 2017 two of the best welterweights will engage in a battle for the UCA Welterweight Championship title. The UCA Champ Mike Delery, LAPD will put his title on the line against #2 Chris Martinez, Fresno Police Dept. The UCA caught up with the champion to ask him a few questions about his upcoming fight with Martinez.

UCA – How has the process been preparing for this fight with work, family, training and fitting it into your schedule?
MD -Preparing for a fight is always a balancing act between family and work. My kids understand the demands of camp and have been extremely helpful and understanding. My department is supportive of the boxing team which allows me some flexibility during camp.

UCA – Has training camp been more intense compared to other training camps?
MD – This training camp has been just as intense as any other. Jorge (my coach) always demands a high level of consistency from his fighters every camp.

UCA – What does a typical day of training consists of?
MD – A typical day of training starts with warming up with some rope or shadowing boxing. Some days we focus on the technical aspects of our fight and other days we focus on sparring.

UCA – In your title fight win over David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks PD you were knocked down in the first round and it looked to everyone that it was over and Bermudez would be the new champion. But you beat the count, kept your composure, stuck to the game plan and became the new UCA Welterweight Champion. What was going through your mind when you were knocked down?
MD – The first thing I thought was, “I can’t let Jorge down.” He trains the team for free and dedicates A LOT of time to us in the gym. I felt I needed to show him that his sacrifice was worth more than a 10 second fight.

UCA – A win, is a win, but which do you prefer, a knockout, unanimous decision, or a war?
MD – When I climb through the ropes I’m ready for a war.

UCA – Are you feeling added pressure or stress about traveling to Hanford and fighting Martinez in his hometown?
MD – No added pressure. It’s always nice to fight in front of a hometown crowd but my job description remains the same regardless of where I fight.

UCA – Will Martinez hometown fans affect your performance?
MD – Not at all. My focus will be on doing what I need to do in order to win the fight.

UCA – Do you feel you have any advantages over Martinez? Footwork, speed, coach, gym, stablemates. hunger, will, power?
MD – I believe that I have a very knowledgeable coach and very skilled stablemates. I will never underestimate my opponent, but I am confident in our preparation.

UCA – Based on Martinez style and past fights are you working on anything specific in training camp to prepare for your fight with him?
MD – We have a fight plan. However, Martinez is a warrior and former UCA Champion so we have to be able to make adjustments.

UCA – Do you feel you will have to put on the best performance of your career to keep the title?
MD – I will definitely have to put on my best performance to keep my title.

UCA – If the fight is close going into the 3rd round will you come out hard and push the pace to win the round?
MD – No doubt, and I 100% expect Martinez to do the same.

UCA – Has your coach Jorge Gonzalez brought in special sparring to prepare you for Martinez?
MD – Jorge hasn’t brought in anyone specifically for Martinez. Between my stablemates and the tough fighters at City Of Angels, we’re able to get some good work.

UCA – Are you sparring with professional fighters to prepare for this fight?
MD – This camp I’ve had the opportunity to work with Isaac Freeman and David Estrada. Both are great fighters.

UCA – Do you feel having the UCA Super Middleweight Champion Quincy Mirage and the Former UCA Middleweight Champion Hector Mendoza, LAPD as stablemates gives you an advantage over Martinez?
MD -It definitely helps to have stablemates that understand what it takes to be a champion. Martinez is a former champion and I’m sure he’s going to bring that championship drive and determination into the ring on April 8th.

UCA – In boxing they say once you become a champion you become a better fighter. Do you feel you are a better fighter physically or mentally now that you are a champion?
MD – I try to learn and build after every fight. Becoming champion didn’t necessarily make me better, I think the tough competition did.

UCA – Do you feel that you have to workout & train even harder now that you are the champion and people are gunning for you?
MD – As a UCA champion, I feel like it’s my responsibility to workout and train harder. The UCA is a very competitive league and I am sure that there is a hungry UCA fighter grinding in the gym right now!

UCA – As a champion do you feel Martinez has to win convincingly to take your belt?
MD – Martinez is a proven and experienced warrior, but he will need to be at his best to take my belt.

UCA – What will you be thinking about as you walk to the ring?
MD – I will be focused on what I need to do win the fight.

UCA – At the end of the fight will we hear “And Still….the UCA Welterweight Champion?
MD – Absolutely.

The Battle of the Badges main event between the UCA Super Middleweight Champion Quincy Mirage, Los Angles Police Dept. and the undefeated #4th ranked Mike Valle, CDCR, Pleasant Valley State Prison promises to be a fan pleasing bout. Both guys are hard hitters who come forward looking for the knockout. Most likely someone is hitting the canvas. Don’t wait get your tickets now. Tickets start at $30 General Admission, $50 Reserved Ringside. Doors open at 5pm action starts at 7pm.

Add another great matchup to the already stacked UCA Battle of the Badges card. Brent Pavey, Federal Bureau of Prisons vs Byron Chambers, San Bernardino County Probation is sure to bring up the fan excitement for this event. Pavey wants to stay busy and already has plans to fight next month. He has his sights set on the UCA Cruiserweight Champion Brian Stevens, LASD. Chambers is the 4th opponent for Pavey and is not backing out. Team Chambers will be traveling from San Bernardino to go to war with Pavey. Fight fans, time is running out to purchase tickets. $30 General Admission $50 Reserved Ringside. Doors open at 5pm first punch thrown at 7pm. Hanford Civic Auditorium.