The Central California Battle of the Badges fight card is revealed. Please take a look at these match-ups. Bangers from 1 to 20. This card features some of the best fighters in the country These fighters are training at pro gyms, getting instructions from pro trainers and sparring and training next to pro fighters. The Public Safety boxing game has changed. Fight cards like this don’t come around often.
Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center.  Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets are only $40.  20 fights for $40.00 = $2 a fight.  Tickets can be purchased at the official weigh in Friday April 1, 2022 at the 5pm at the Marriott Hotel or at the door the day of the event. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program.

The unbeaten Middleweight Chad Madrid, Santa Monica Police Dept is in training camp preparing to take on Luis Bravo, DSHP-Coalinga. Madrid is not taking his opponent lightly. He shows up to the Global Boxing Gym in Gardena at 6am every morning. He trains under the tutelage of Coach Al Ugarte. Al, a former fighter who has been around the fight game a long time and has plenty of fighting and coaching experience to share with his fighter. Coach Al has Madrid’s training camp planned out until fight time. Each morning Madrid is put through a rigorous training routine. Madrid has caught onto things very fast. He looks sharp on the mitts, hitting the bags and has good boxing fundamentals. Another plus to training camp is the advice and work Madrid gets from stablemates Will Jones, and Josh Thurmond. Team Madrid is doing everything they can to win, will it be enough?

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center.  Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets are only $40. Purchase tickets at the official weigh in Friday April 1, 2022 at the Marriott Hotel or at the door the day of the event. Or contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209 for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program.

The best kept secret in public safety boxing is 24 year old Jesse Zuñiga, LAPD. Zuñiga is a proud single father of two (4yr old) and (1 and a half year old) “They motivate me to do everything I do” Zuñiga said.
This UCA Jr Middleweight is trained by Isaac & Ivan Zarate at the Dinamita Boxing Gym located in San Pedro, CA. The gym has one small ring which forces fighters to engage and not dance around when sparring. The gym also has heavy bags, speedbags double end bags weights and plenty of floor space for skipping rope and mitt work. The gym provides plenty of sparring for Zuniga. Last week he sparred 8 rounds with professional undefeated fighter (13-0) Chris Alvidrez. Zuñiga showed great balance and cardio against Alvidrez. Zuñiga’s movement, combinations, the placement of his feet, hips, and shoulders is like a work of art. His technical knowledge and biomechanical foundations, are reminiscent of Bugarin, Sheklanian and Stevens who are perhaps 3 of the most talented fighters in the UCA. Don’t miss Jesse Zuñiga trade leather with Mikel Haggett, United States Forest Service -Smoke Jumper, Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Central California Battle of the Badges, Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

Has a rematch ever had a 24 year gap? Well fight fans we have a very unique rematch.

24 years ago Izzy Montes, CDCR CSP Sacramento would square off with Steven King, CDCR State Parole for the Gold Medal in the 1998 Police Olympics. After 3 close rounds Montes would emerge the victor by a very close decision and leave the ring with the Gold Medal around his neck. King thought he did enough to win and the decision did not sit well with him.  

After 24 years King will finally get his chance for revenge.

Don’t miss this highly anticipated rematch for the Masters UCA Light Heavyweight Championship title, Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm. Tickets  are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

No time off for the former reigning and defending UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Mike Delery, Redondo Beach Police Dept.  Delery never lets an opportunity pass to polish his skills and fine tune his craft.  He is preparing to square off with undefeated Daniel Ming, Oakland Police Dept. (retired) for the Masters UCA Jr Middleweight Championship crown.  Delery will attempt to be the first fighter to hold a UCA Open division title and a UCA Masters division title.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center Saturday April 2, 2022. Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program

John Olson, CDCR – Avenal State Prison is 16 days away from making his ring debut against Javier Robles, Tulare Sheriffs Dept. Olson has been training at Valley Fight Club in Hanford, CA under coach Diamond Templeton.  Coach Diamond knows what it takes to win. He has developed 2 UCA Champions, UCA Middleweight Champ Sterling Ingram, Navy and UCA Heavyweight & Jr Heavyweight Champ Marqus Blevins, Kings County Sheriffs Dept. Team Olson is preparing to hunt Robles down as soon as the bell rings.  “There will be no feeling out period” Olson said. “This fight will not be going to the scorecards.” Don’t miss the California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center.  Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets are only $40.

We don’t know what else to say about the Central California Battle of the Badges. From the first bout to the last bout it is going to be high level action between the best fighters in the game. Fight cards like this don’t come around often. Anyone of these matchups could be a Main Event on any other Public Safety boxing card. Although this event is worthy of being on DAZN, Showtime, & ESPN. The only way to see it, is to see it live. Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center.

The UCA Jr Heavyweight title challenger #3 Efrain Moreno, LAPD has a few more days of hard sparring at Westside Boxing Gym before his training camp comes to an end. Moreno is preparing to challenge #1 ranked Noel Montes, CDCR Folsom State Prison for the vacant UCA Jr Heavyweight Championship title. Moreno has trained at Westside Boxing in Los Angeles for 6 years. During that time Moreno has gained a lot of experience. He trains next to professional fighters and spars with top level amateurs. The Westside Boxing Club was established in 2007 by the Saucedo Ruiz boxing family. In a short period, Westside has developed a reputation as a true and traditional “fight gym.” ESPN recently recognized the club as one of Boxing’s Most Famous Gyms. Under the helm of family patriarch, Jose Manuel Saucedo, brothers Jose and Nacho Saucedo serve as head trainers. With support from Steven Ho, and Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions, the gym has been a go-to spot for Los Angeles media workouts, as well as a secluded LA training center for world-class fighters including Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Victor Ortiz, Sugar Shane Mosley, Marcos Maidana, and many others. Moreno will have José and Nacho Saucedo in his corner on fight night to help him win the UCA Jr Heavyweight Championship title. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center.

The UCA Welterweight title challenger Justin Cortez, Baldwin Park Police Dept had his last day of sparring today at the Baldwin Park Boxing Club. He sparred 6 hard rounds with the former UCA Middleweight Champion Kellen Kramer, Bell Gardens Police Dept. For this fight Justin is being trained by his two older brothers Josh and Joseph, who are also boxers. Cortez also trains at Morgan Park boxing club in Baldwin Park and at a private gym with professional boxer and World Title challenger John Molina Jr. Justin has been working extremely hard and is ready to turn some heads when he steps into the ring with Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept for the UCA Welterweight Championship title.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Visalia Explorers Program.

The UCA Super Middleweight John Henderson may be the only fighter from Lemoore Police Dept competing at the Central California Battle of the Badges but the support runs deep at his department. Police Chief Michael Kendall and his fellow officers from Lemoore Police Dept will be there rooting for Henderson when he steps into the ring to square off with Enrique Espinoza, Madera Sheriff’s Office.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm.  Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

The UCA talks with professional boxing and MMA trainer Eloy Garza, about training Javier Robles, Tulare Sheriffs Dept for his ring debut April 2, 2022.

UCA  – When did training camp start for Javier’s fight?

EG – Training camp began for Javier mid December.

UCA – How many days a week does Javier train and spar?

EG – We do floor work 2 days a week and sparring one day a week.

UCA – Have you taken Javier to any other gyms for sparring?

EG – We usually spar at Hanford PAL where we get really good work from young, strong, fast active boxers.

UCA – Is stablemate Jason Stingley, Pismo Beach Police Dept. Javier’s main sparring partner?

EG – Jason is one of many sparring partners. Jason has been a great mentor for Javier. During training sessions, he gives him insight as to how relax and set up his punches

UCA – Is Robles a hard worker in the gym?

EG – I’ve never had to ask Javier to pick up the pace in training. His pride doesn’t allow him to just pace himself. Conditioning wise he can keep up with my 130lb teenagers. Undergoing an identical training regimen to my active fighters is a plus for Javier. He has not missed a single training session.

UCA – Are you pleased with Javier’s development as a fighter?

EG – I’m really impressed with his ability to take instructions and implement them immediately. We have really focused on building a well balanced foundation. He has learned to punch from a balanced position and remain on balance after punching. I think that will be the biggest difference in this fight. Javier understands the importance of balance and will make his opponent pay for sloppy mistakes.

Javier Robles, Tulare Sheriffs Dept will go head to head with John Olson, CDCR Avenal State Prison in a Super Heavyweight matchup. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center.  Doors open at 4pm fists fly at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

Dylan Hicks, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept seems to possess championship potential and is prepared to make a huge statement next Saturday night and put himself in position to fight for a title. To get to the top of the division he will have to get through Marcel Hernandez, CDCR Avenal State Prison. Hicks answered a few questions about training camp, preparation, stablemates and his prediction for the fight. 

UCA – How has training camp been preparing for your fight with Hernandez? 

DH – Training camp for this fight has been going extremely well. The chemistry between my coach (fighter/trainer Abran Rodriguez) and I has reached a higher level and I find that I’m able to box better than I ever have before. 

UCA – How many days a week are you training? 

DH – I’m taking Hernandez very seriously so I’m training about 5-6 times a week 

UCA – How often are you sparring? 

DH – I’ve been sparring a steady 2-3 times a week on average 

UCA – Who are some of your stablemates or sparring partners for this training camp? 

DH – I’m training with fighters from LASD, Burbank PD, and CO’s from the Antelope Valley, with the majority being heavyweights. Fighters like April Fonseca, Darnell Strigglers, Lance Martinez, Manuel Martinez and others. 

UCA – Aside from training at Brickhouse Boxing Gym have you trained or sparred at any other gyms? 

DH – Other than Brickhouse I spend a lot of time at our local gym next to the Wayside Jail in Castaic, with the LASD Boxing Team. 

UCA – When is your last day of sparring? 

DH – As far as hard sparring, the last day will be early next week. I usually let my coach do the planning as far as my training. He always knows what’s good for me as far as what I need to work on and spend my time developing.

UCA – Do u have a prediction for your fight with Hernandez?

DH – As far as a prediction for the fight, I’m always eager for a finish. My last fight was a TKO victory for me and I’m looking for another one. However I’m fully prepared for a 3 round war with Hernandez, and I know he’s coming for the same thing. 

Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch connects at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door. 

Fight week is finally here. For 36 fighters the preparation for one of the most challenging, yet rewarding journeys started months ago. The work is done and the stage is set for an exciting night of UCA Championship Boxing. The fighters will spend this final week polishing their skills to shine on Saturday night.

The Central California Battle of the Badges doors will open Saturday April 2, 2022 at 4pm, first bell rings at 6pm. Visalia Convention Center. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Noel Montes, CDCR – FSP vs Efrain Moreno, LAPD is canceled. Montes suffered a foot injury sparring and is forced to withdraw from his scheduled UCA Jr Heavyweight Championship Title fight.  With less than 48 hours a new opponent was found. The undefeated Chris Romero, DSH-Coalinga accepted the challenge to square off with Moreno for the UCA Jr Heavyweight title. Romero trains at Valley Fight Club in Hanford and is always ready to fight. Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday night at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

The UCA Fight of the Night winner Martin Gutierrez, Santa Ana Police Dept ended his training camp last night. For 10 weeks Gutierrez has been preparing to go toe to toe with undefeated hometown favorite Maximilian Navo, from Visalia Police Dept. in a UCA Super Cruiserweight showdown.

Its go time. The only thing left to do now is fight.

See you at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 2, 2022, Visalia Convention Center.  Doors open at 4pm fists start flying at 6pm. Tickets are only $40 and can be purchased at the door.

Its fight week! The highly anticipated return of the Central Valley Battle of the Badges is just two days away. The United Combat Association is the leader in public safety boxing and this event will be like none other. From the venue to the fight card! It’s hard to imagine this fight card possibly getting any more intense, but the unthinkable happened this week when two titans in the heavyweight division agreed to face each other with just three days’ notice. Undefeated heavyweight Donovan Lewis, Fresno Police Department and former two-division champion, Marqus Blevins, Kings County Sheriff’s Office, will face off in a fight that will likely determine the future of the heavyweight division. This fight is years in the making and is a main event level fight! Our fight fans are certainly in for a historic night of action and the stakes just got higher. See you at the fights!

Written by former UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Shant Sheklanian

38 Battle Ready fighters participating in Saturday night’s highly-anticipated Central California Battle of the Badges will hit the scale tomorrow night at the Visalia Marriott Hotel.

The first fighter will step onto the scale at 5pm. The official weigh in is open to the public. Don’t miss your chance to see the fighters square off with their opponent one last time before they meet in the ring Saturday night.