The Masters UCA Super Heavyweight Champion Sean Johnson, CDCR will wear custom made pink Sabas gloves when he defends his title against David Ross, CHP at the SoCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 7, 2017 at Pacific Palms Hotel & Resort. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in honor of breast cancer awareness Johnson requested to wear pink gloves.

It’s fight week and for the past 10 weeks 30 elite fighters have been preparing for the SoCal Battle of the Badges. The only place to experience the Battle of the Badges is the Pacific Palms Hotel & Resort on Saturday October 7, 2017. In the days leading up to event the fighters will be going over strategy and mentally preparing for battle.  The work is done, its fight time. Let’s get ready to rumble. Tickets are still available and can be purchased online or at the door. Tickets start at $30 General Admission and $50 Reserved Ringside. Doors open at 5pm first punch lands at 7pm. 

The UCA Super Middleweight Championship title fight became official today when the undefeated Champion Mike Valle, CDCR, PVSP weighed in at the contracted limit of 168lbs. His opponent #1 ranked hometown favorite Quincy Mirage, LAPD came in at a ready 164lbs.   These fighters are raring to go and there is only one thing left to do now, and that’s Fight! See you tomorrow. Doors open at 5pm leather flys at 7pm. SoCal Battle of the Badges  Pacific Palms Resort and Hotel. Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased online or at the door. 

The Battle of the Badges UCA Championship Doubleheader is on! All 26combatants are weighed in and are ready to get this show started. Aside from the two UCA Championship title fights between the Super Middleweight Champion Mike Valle, CDCR, PVSP vs #1 Quincy Mirage, LAPD and the Masters Super Heavyweight Champion Sean Johnson, CDCR, KVSP vs #1 ranked David Ross, CHP keep an eye on #1 ranked Justin Robinson, Camp Pendleton FD. Robinson is taking a tune up fight tonight to stay sharp for his scheduled showdown with the UCA Super Heavyweight Champion Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton FD in 2018. Look out for UCA newcomer Jessica Ortiz, LAPD who looks to make her first step toward the UCA Lightweight title. Ortiz trains under 2X UCA Coach of the year Jorge Gonzalez who is familiar with building Champions. He has already made 4 UCA champions. Early prediction for “Fight of the Night” honors, goes to Aaron Padilla, CDCR San Quentin Prison who will be making his ring debut against the all action 2nd ranked Welterweight Alex Duran, U.S. Border Patrol. Also fighting tonight will be the undefeated #1 ranked Masters Cruiserweight Edward Espinoza, Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. This is the event you don’t want to miss. You still have time to get on a plane, bus, train or boat. Doors open at 5pm first punch thrown at 7pm. Tickets will be available at the door.

What a night of action at the SoCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 7, 2017 at the Pacific Palms Resort and Hotel. It was the perfect stage for two UCA Championship title fights, fighters making their ring debut and fighters continuing their climb up the division ladder. The night started off with Aaron Padilla, CDCR, San Quentin Prison who was making his ring debut against 2nd ranked Alex Duran, U.S. Border Patrol. This was a boxer vs brawler match up with Padilla being the boxer. Padilla is a crafty fighter with good footwork. Duran’s style is to press forward and attack and that’s what he did.  Padilla would have his moments but the pressure was too much. After Padilla was given two standing 8 counts due to exhaustion the referee waved off the fight in the 3rd round. Duran would pick up the TKO victory and take over the #1 spot in the Masters Welterweight division.  Padilla is still polishing his style but he showed good fundamentals and composure in his first fight. Someone to keep an eye on.

Next up was the only female fight on the card. This matchup featured two fighters stepping into the ring for the first time. Jessica Ortiz, LAPD vs Katrina Kim in a battle of lightweights. When the bell sounded Ortiz came out of the blue corner looking to land a one punch knockout blow. Kim was a game opponent and avoided the heavy blows thrown by Ortiz, This was a fast paced fight with a lot of punches thrown, mostly by Ortiz.  After Kim received two standing 8 counts in the first round the referee kept a close eye on her. Ortiz came out in the 2nd round just like the 1st, throwing punches in bunches forcing the referee to step in and stop the fight. Ortiz winner by TKO in 2nd round. Ortiz put on an impressive performance and could be the future of the Lightweight division.

The Masters UCA Super Heavyweight title was up for grabs as the Champion Sean Johnson, CDCR, KVSP looked to make his first title defense against #1 ranked David Ross, CHP. When the bell sounded Ross came out using good footwork and his reach advantage. 30 seconds into the fight Johnson threw a flurry of punches backing Ross against the ropes. Surprisingly, the referee stepped in between the two fighters and stopped the fight. Johnson winner, 1st round TKO. And still…The Masters UCA Super Heavyweight Champion.  After the fight Ross said, “I felt it was an early stoppage. I didn’t even get an opportunity to battle. At least a standing 8?  I’m more disappointed I didn’t get a chance to fight than I am about losing the fight. I saw the other guys on the card get numerous 8 counts while continuing to get pummeled and the referee didn’t stop the fight. I prepared for a fight.  I knew I was going to get popped but I also knew he was going to get popped.  Not the way I wanted my career to end.  Especially after the progress I made.  Please know I’m not angry or even frustrated, just heartbroken. Just give me a chance”

What we have all been waiting for is finally here. The rematch between the undefeated UCA Super Middleweight Champion Mike Valle, CDCR PVSP vs #1 Ranked Quincy Mirage, LAPD “Repeat or Revenge” During training camp both coaches predicted a knockout. Half way through the first round it looked like their prediction would come true. Valle was landing vicious uppercuts that were driving Mirage’s head back. The referee was forced to step in after a clean uppercut momentarily stunned Mirage and gave him a standing 8 count. Once the count was completed the cobwebs were clear and Valle and Mirage were back at it trying to knock each other’s head off. You can’t ask for a bigger heart than what these fighters showed they have. Back and forth, give and take for 3 nonstop rounds. This was a legendary fight that will not be forgotten. This one is going to the score cards. Did Mirage do enough to take the champion’s title? Will Mirage get the decision in his hometown? Was the standing 8 count in the first round enough to seal the victory for the champion? It wouldn’t be boxing without a bit of controversy in the results, right? And once again…And the New…..UCA Super Middleweight Champion Quincy Mirage, LAPD. We are now tied up, one win a piece. One word sums up this fight, Trilogy.

The UCA #1 ranked Masters Cruiserweight Edward Espinoza, Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. squared off with Fugitive Recovery Officer, Mike Tupa who was making his ring debut. Espinoza’s experience advantage showed early. Espinoza seem to hit Tupa with everything he threw. Tupa showed a lot of heart. He was knocked down 3 times and got right back up, there was no quit in Tupa. The fight would go the distance and Espinoza would pick up the unanimous decision victory and extend his undefeated record to 4-0.

The UCA #1 ranked Super Heavyweight Justin Robinson, Camp Pendleton Fire Dept.  suffered a shocking defeat to Security Officer, Robert Martinez. Robinson hasn’t fought in 3 years and wanted to take a tune up fight before his UCA Super Heavyweight Championship title fight with the newly crowned Champion Chris Dubiansky, CPFD.  Robinson was given a total of 3 standing 8 counts before he was able to get the ring rust off. Robinson started to look like himself late in the 2nd and 3rd round but it was too late. Martinez was too far ahead on the score cards for Robinson to catch him. Martinez winner by decision.

Middleweight Kevin Dunbar,a Firefighter from BLM Palm Springs made a good first impression in his ring debut. He showed lightning speed, power and a killer instinct. Dunbar is a humble 24 yr old who trains out of his garage and shows early signs of becoming a champion. It will take someone in the top ten to test him to really get a read on his ability. Dunbar winner by 1st round KO.

On November 17, 2017 the Fight for Life Boxing Event will take place at the Pacific Palms Resort and Hotel, City of Industries. Proceeds from the event will benefit the research, treatment, and education programs of the City of Hope Hospital. The City of Hope charity boxing event started in November of 1994, shortly after Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies, while working patrol in the East Los Angeles area, encountered a young boy who had been diagnosed with cancer. So touched were these deputies that they befriended the young boy and attempted to provide help and improve the quality of life for him and his family. Although this young boy did succumb, the deputies continued their commitment to helping others and turned to the Los Angeles Police Department to join them in organizing the first of what is now an annual boxing event between the LASD and the LAPD. Whatever the outcome from this event, whether the competitors win or lose, they are all in agreement that the true winner here is City of Hope and the individuals they treat yearly.