On Saturday night July 29, 2017 Agua Caliente Resort & Casino hosted the SoCal Battle of the Badges. The night got started with heavyweights. It was Brad Guzman traveling from Arizona to make his ring debut. It wasn’t a wasted trip to California for the Arizona Correctional Officer. Guzman defeated Paul Giantonio, CDCR Ironwood State Prison by unanimous decision setting up a Heavyweight showdown with undefeated #3 Chris Seelig, Rialto Police Dept.

In the first female fight of the night Nicolette Anderson, Morongo Ambulance made a good first impression defeating #3 Rachel Garcia, Federal Bureau of Prisons by decision. Anderson showed good boxing fundamentals and toughness. Anderson vs Hernandez?

Jasper Sandoval, CDCR Chino State Prison made his ring debut against Travon McMillian, AMR Redlands. Sandoval put on an impressive performance against the more experienced McMillian. Sandoval would walk away with the decision win. Sandoval showed good skills in his first fight and is definitely a fighter to keep an eye on.

Amber Sarkissian, Cal Fire and Natalie Becerra, CDCR, Chuckawalla State Prison engaged in a back and forth Muay Thai battle that had the crowd on their feet until the closing bell. Tough fight to judge. When the score cards were added up it was Becerra who would walk away with the victory.

Daniel Heredia, AMR, Riverside suffered his first defeat at the hands of Carlos Palomino, CDCR, CIM Chino State Prison. Palomino came into the fight looking to make a statement. Palomino jumped on Heredia and did not let up until the referee stepped in to stop the fight at 1:13 of the 2nd round. Palomino winner by TKO.

With 3 female fights on the card it was a no brainer one of those bouts would walk away with “Fight of the Night” honors. Female warriors always bring it and that’s what Monique Hernandez, Riverside Sheriffs Dept and Denise Guerrero, San Bernardino Police Dept did. This was a Repeat or Revenge matchup and after 3 rounds of nonstop action it was sweet revenge for Hernandez. Trilogy?

The SoCal Battle of the Badges returns Saturday, October 7, 2017 to the Pacific Palms Resort & Hotel.

Travon Taylor

Brent Bugarin      

Alan Rojas     

Brian Stevens       

Shant Sheklanian

After giving fans the most thrilling fights in boxing, Shant Sheklanian, Brent Bugarin, Travon Taylor, Brian Stevens, and Alan Rojas are retiring from the ring. Their names will forever be linked to public safety boxing greatness. Inside the ring they were wrecking machines chopping down opponents with a seek and destroy mentality.  These fighters reigned over their division, defending their titles and cementing their status as the best public safety boxers in the game.

Dear fight fans join us at the Pacific Palms Hotel for what could be the most sensational boxing cards of the year. On Saturday October 7, 2017 the Battle of the Badges will close out 2017 with a block buster night of boxing. Once again we are delighted to bring you the absolute best in public safety boxing and thrilled to be closing out the year at the Pacific Palms Hotel & Resort. With the beautiful golf courses, restaurants, pool, spa free parking and night club, your best bet for excitement has just become a sure thing. Doors open at 5 pm first punch thrown at 7 pm. Tickets start at $30.00 for General Admission and $50.00 Reserved Ringside. Interested fighters sign up at www.ucaboxing.com or www.socalbattleofthebadges.com 

The UCA Light Heavyweight title that was once held by James Davis, CDCR Folsom Prison, Matt Wurdinger, Santa Clara Police Dept, Kyle Stewart, USMC and Travon Taylor Orange County Sheriffs Dept will once again be up for grabs. On September 9, 2017 the Former UCA Middleweight Champion Hector Mendoza, LAPD will square off with #1 ranked Remin Pineda, LASD. Pineda defeated Mendoza last year by split decision in a fight Mendoza felt he won. Both fighters plan on taking the decision out of the judges hands this time around. Don’t miss this one! 911 Fight Night at Citizens Business Park Arena 4000 Ontario Center Ontario CA. 

Need a place to stay for the SoCal Battle of the Badges October 7, 2017 at the Pacific Palms Hotel and Resort? Pacific Palms has generously partnered with the Battle of the Badges to become the host hotel and provide top-notch hospitality for the athletes and fans for $149. If you are interested in staying at the Pacific Palms Hotel please call 1-800-524-4557 mention Battle of the Badges for a $149 discounted rate.  Located in the City of Industry the Pacific Palms Hotel accommodations are nothing less than extraordinary. This hotel features, spacious accommodations, friendly service, and all the amenities needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. With live entertainment, spa and fitness center, pool, golf and dining there is something for everyone. The Pacific Palms Hotel has been designed to make you feel perfectly at home.