Donavon Lewis, Fresno Police Dept and AJ Abalos, CDCR, PVSP are new arrivals to the heavyweight division. It’s too early to tell if they will make an impact in the division but so far they look outstanding. Both fighters are in good training camps and will be 100% prepared to give the fans the fireworks they want to see, This is only one of 15 exciting bouts scheduled for the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5pm first fight at 7pm. Tickets start at $30 General Admission $50 Reserved Ringside. Purchase tickets online at www.ucaboxing.com

UCA fighters Joshua McConnell, CHP and Anthony Martinez, Madera Police Dept continue to push as they prepare for battle at Main Event Boxing Gym Fresno CA. McConnell will face Ruben Gamboa, Fire Protection Agency and Martinez will square off with Dario Salazar, Sanger Police Department at the Central California Battle of the Badges April 7, 2018.

The Central California Battle of the Badges is back with another stacked card. One of the exciting bouts on the card features a Jr Cruiserweight showdown between Robert Brink, CHP vs Anthony Walker, Reedley Police Dept. Both fighters will be stepping into the ring with a similar story and fight experience. Brink is being trained by #1 ranked Josh Webb, CHP and Walker is trained by #1 ranked Gerardo Serrano, Reedley Police Dept. Webb and Serrano are teaching their fighter everything they can. How much can these fighters learn from their highly skilled coaches to give them an edge come fight night? Don’t miss it Saturday April 7, 2018 Hanford Civic Auditorium.

Sterling Ingram, U.S. Navy will square off against Daniel Pacheco, American Ambulance (Paramedic) in a Super Middleweight duel at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 7, 2018. Both fighters come from good camps and will be ready for battle when they enter the ring for the first time. Ingram trains at Valley Fight Club in Hanford and Pacheco trains at Heartbeat Boxing in Fresno. Sterling will enter the ring with the speed advantage and Pacheco will enter with the power advantage. Who wins this one? Get your tickets before they are gone. www.ucaboxing.com

The UCA Super Middleweight title challenger #1 ranked Remin Pineda, Los Angeles Sheriffs Department stopped his training this afternoon to discuss his upcoming UCA title fight against the former champion Mike Valle, CDCR, Pleasant Valley State Prison. Pineda opened up about strategy, what the fans can expect, and finding a balance between work, training and family. Pineda knows what it takes to win a decision in Valle’s backyard and is confident he can pull it off.

La Habra Boxing Club and coach Bryan Arreola hosted a private workout for #1 ranked Gabriel Flores. On April 7, 2018  Flores, LAPD will meet 2nd ranked ranked Gerardo Serrano, Reedley Police Dept for the vacant UCA Jr Cruiserweight Championship. Flores and Serrano are ready to put the Jr Cruiserweights on the map by becoming the first champion in the division. Flores looked sharp holding their own against some talented amateur and professional fighters. Flores is in tremendous shape and can’t wait til fight night. Don’t miss it!

Joshua McConnell, CHP vs Ruben Gamboa, Fire Protection Agency is turning into an intriguing heavyweight matchup. Gamboa is focused more on winning the UCA Super Heavyweight title than McConnell. Gamboa is scheduled to fight #2 Albert Deleon, CDCR, Ironwood State Prison at the SoCal Battle of the Badges May 19th. Then he wants the winner of the UCA Championship fight between the Champion Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton FD and #1 ranked Justin Robinson. Gamboa says he is the best Super Heavyweight in the division and predicts he will beat McConnell, DeLeon and Dubiansky. Ladies and gentlemen please don’t wait to get your tickets to the Central California Battle of the Badges.

The undefeated UCA Heavyweight Champion Marqus Blevins, Kings County Probation will attempt to capture his 2nd UCA title when he squares off with #1 ranked Josh Webb, California Highway Patrol for the UCA Super Cruiserweight Title. Blevins and Webb met last year to figure out who was the best at 220 pounds. In a fight of the year performance Blevins would walk away with the UCA Heavyweight crown. On April 7, 2018 they will meet again but this time it will be for the UCA Super Cruiserweight title. Will Blevins be the first fighter to hold two titles at the same time? 

Mendoza, LAPD vs DJ Vargas, Hanford PD is canceled. Mendoza was forced to pull out of the fight due to work obligations. However with less than 24 hours a new opponent was found. The former #1 ranked title challenger Jorge Caamal, LASD accepted to take Mendoza’s place and challenge Vargas for the interim UCA Light Heavyweight title. Team Vargas is discussing the change in opponent and will make a decision tonight. Team Vargas will have 30 days to come up with a different game plan for the new opponent. Caamal is a right handed pressure fighter with pop compared to a southpaw with speed and good footwork. Boxer vs Puncher.

DJ Vargas, Hanford Police Dept vs Jorge Caamal, Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept is on. This matchup may prove to be more exciting than Mendoza vs Vargas due to their styles. Vargas is a master craftsman with perhaps the best footwork in the game. Caamal is a throwback fighter Jake LaMotta type coming forward pressing the action willing to take 3 to land one. They will be fighting for the interim UCA Light Heavyweight Championship Title April 7, 2018 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Let’s do this!

If you want to be a lion you have to train with lions. 7 fighters from the CHP Boxing Team traded leather during their lunch break at the CHP academy. Josh Webb, Robert Brink and Mike Hagen will be competing on the April 7th card and were pushed by their stablemates in a round robin with no rest for 5 rounds. Let the countdown begin for the Central California Battle of the Badges!

Every fighter knows the proverbial clock is ticking. The time will inevitably come when they will have to hang em up and walk away from the ring. It is a difficult decision to make and it is not uncommon for a fighter to return to the squared circle for “Just one more fight.” But when the bright lights fade and the time has arrived, each fighter has to come to terms with what lies ahead without the next fight to plan and prepare for. Many fighters find solace and fulfillment in taking fighters under their wing and changing their hats from fighter to trainer. It is a great responsibility and can be just as demanding as preparing for a fight as a pugilist. The rewards are great and the trainer is a very large part of a fighters success. They share everything with the fighter and a piece of them are in that ring when the bell sounds. Some of boxing’s best trainers were once themselves top fighters. Trainers like Robert Garcia, Buddy McGirt and Mark Breland just to name a few.

Some of the UCA’s past elite fighters and champions have made the transition into training fighters as well. They have moved into the role that requires patience, love and discipline. It is a natural progression that fighters face. Some have the innate ability to teach and to mentor others in one of the most unforgiving sports on the planet. Trainers like Bryan Williams, Armando Guzman, Mike Young and Jorge Gonzalez have proved that they have what it takes to create champions. Here’s to all the trainers that have poured themselves into their fighters and know the great devotion required to take on this role. The UCA thanks all the trainers and coaches that share their fighters enthusiasms and goals. Lets see what stars emerge in 2018.

Written by Shant Sheklanian, CDCR State Parole undefeated reigning & defending UCA Jr Welterweight Champion

Dario Salazar, Sanger Police Dept vs Anthony Martinez, Madera Police Dept features a battle of up and comers. Both fighters will be making their ring debut and guarantee to make a good first impression. Salazar will represent Sanger Boxing Gym under coach James Ward who knows what it takes to get a fighter ready for battle having trained fighters from the ground up. Martinez trains under the watchful eye of the undefeated reigning and defending UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Shant Sheklanian, CDCR, State Parole. Come fight time Martinez will be fundamentally sound and razor sharp. This fight may start off slow but once the first punch is landed the leather is gonna fly. Tickets for this event are going fast. General Admission are $30.00 and a limited supply of Reserved Ringside are still available for $50.00 each.

A thrilling Heavyweight showdown has been added to the stacked Central California Battle of the Badges card. Victor Ibal, (7-4) Sanger Police Department vs Noel Montes, (7-1) CDCR, Folsom State Prison is an interesting matchup that can be compared to Luis Ortiz vs Deontay Wilder on the amateur level. Ibal has the weight and experience advantage along with one punch knockout power. If Montes makes a mistake it could be lights out. Montes has the height, speed and reach advantage and seems to be a natural in the ring. If Montes uses his footwork and keeps his distance it could be an easy night for him. Both fighters will have 6 minutes to use their skills and strategy to win the fight. Can Ibal use his experience to close the distance and land a knockout punch? Can Montes use his reach and footwork advantage to stick the jab in Ibal’s face and not sit in front of him? Who wins this one? Mark April 7, 2018 on the calendar and get your tickets before they are gone.

The former #1 ranked title challenger 3X Police Olympic Gold Medalist Jorge Caamal, LASD hasn’t fought since losing a controversial decision to Louisiana Firefighter Rodney Moore. Caamal will make his return to the ring at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 7, 2018. Caamal is a battle tested warrior who has stepped through the ropes many times. With over 30 fights and nearly 3 years off Caamal will step into the ring with DJ Vargas, Hanford PD who is considered the best in the division. No tune up fight needed. “I want to fight the best”” Caamal said. “That’s what boxing is about” Caamal has fought the best in the game names like Brent Bugarin, David Bermudez, Ivan Guillermo and on Saturday he will add Vargas to that list. Caamal admits the long layoff has allowed him to “Get that killer instinct back to fight again” which he hasn’t felt in a long time. DJ Vargas vs Jorge Caamal for the UCA Light Heavyweight title.

On Saturday April 7, 2018 3rd Ranked Jr Cruiserweight Roman Grider, CDCR Corcoran SATF State Prison looks to remain perfect and get one step closer to the top of the division. Standing in his way is Juan Valle, Sanger Police Dept who will be making his ring debut. Valle is no ones stepping stone and looks to start his own climb to the title. Let’s get ready to ruuuummmmbllllllleee! 

When the final bell rings for the UCA Jr Middleweight Championship Title Fight will the #1 ranked David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks Police Dept be the new UCA Jr Middleweight Champion? Find out Saturday April 7, 2018 when he squares off with the former champion Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica Fire Dept. Fight fans please trust me when I tell you, matchups like this don’t come around often. Get your tickets! $30 General Admission $50 Reserved Ringside. Doors open at 5 first fight starts at 7. Central California Battle of the Badges Hanford Civic Auditorium.

The Hanford Police Dept and the city of Hanford will be cheering for the former champion and #1 ranked DJ Vargas, Hanford Police Department when he steps into the ring with Jorge Caamal, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept for the UCA Light Heavyweight Championship title. This is Vargas opportunity to grab championship gold for a second time in front of his hometown fans. Vargas won his first UCA title at home in 2015. Now he will have a chance to win his second title, also at home. Will Vargas return to the pinnacle of the division or will a new champion be crowned? 

UCA Heavyweight Noel Montes, CDCR Folsom State Prison is preparing for his toughest opponent. Montes captured the imagination of fight fans building his record to 7-1 with a stinging jab and a killer instinct. The stage is set for an explosive encounter with (8-2) Victor Ibal, Sanger Police Dept. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium.

On April 7, 2018 the former UCA Champion Dusty Rodriguez. Santa Monica Fire Dept looks to further cement his legacy by taking out the #1 ranked David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks PD. This is Rodriguez opportunity to grab UCA Championship Gold for a second time. Dusty Rodriguez and David Bermudez will meet for the UCA Jr Middleweight title. At the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. 

Put another day of hard sparring in the bank for the Masters UCA #1 ranked Light Heavyweight Mike Hagen, CHP. Hagen will take on #2 Izzy Montes, CDCR CSP Sacramento for the Masters UCA Light Heavyweight Championship Title. The finish line is in sight. Central California Battle of the Badges at the Hanford Civic Auditorium Saturday April 7, 2018. Get your tickets! $30 General Admission $50 Reserved Ringside. Doors open at 5pm first punch thrown at 7pm. 

Just days before DJ Vargas, Hanford Police Department and Jorge Caamal, Los Angeles Sheriffs Department were set to clash in a highly anticipated UCA Light Heavyweight Championship Title fight Vargas suffered an injury. “I sustained an injury in sparring about two weeks ago” Vargas said. “As you know and understand, I do not get paid to compete, and my health, family, and career takes priority over a charity event. Unfortunately I will not be able to compete at this time and do not have an expected timeline to return.” 

The UCA #1 ranked Josh Webb, CHP put in his last day of sparring tonight at UFC Gym in Sacramento with two open amateur fighters. The work is done. Will it be enough to win the UCA strap? Webb will face the undefeated UCA Heavyweight Champion Marqus Blevins, Kings County Probation who will be attempting to make UCA history by becoming the first UCA fighter to hold two belts at the same time. Webb and Blevins will be fighting for the vacant UCA Super Cruiserweight title once held by the undefeated reigning and defending UCA Champion Alan Rojas, LASD. Mark April 7, 2018 on the calendar fight fans because the 5th annual Central California Battle of the Badges is going down at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Get your tickets! $30 General Admission $50 Reserved Ringside. Doors open at 5pm first punch thrown at 7pm.

Will the #1 ranked Gabriel Flores, LAPD have his hand raised and become the new UCA Jr Cruiserweight Champion? Find out Saturday April 7, 2018 when he squares off with #2 Gerardo Serrano, Reedley Police Dept at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday being held at the Hanford Civic Auditorium.