The opportunity we have been waiting for to witness the top female boxers battle it out in the ring has arrived. It is important to note that these women have worked very hard especially when it comes to training to be in their best shape.  it took many days of blood, sweat and tears in the gym for them to establish themselves as fighters. Jump-start the new year in style. Be ready to witness one of the most memorable events in your lifetime. Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm, first punch is thrown at 6pm.

Purchase Tickets online ucaboxing.com
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209

It’s official the UCA Welterweight Champion Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept will attempt to capture a 2nd title. Franco is vacating his UCA Welterweight title and dropping down a division to take on the undefeated UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Marcel Hernandez, CDCR Avenal State Prison.

If Armando Franco is successful he will be the 6th fighter to be a champion in 2 divisions.

1. Brent Bugarin, Roseville PD
2. Hector Mendoza, LAPD
3. Marqus Blevins, Kings County SD
4. Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton FD.
5. Mike Delery, Redondo Beach PD.
6. ?

Franco is a seasoned veteran and will have over a 20 fight experience advantage.  Hernandez is use to facing fighters with more experience than him and he continues to pick them off.  Hernandez is not fazed by record or size, he is confident he can beat anyone put in front of him. Franco and Hernandez are both very talented fighters who are surrounded by a great team. Will Franco become a two-division champion? Will Hernandez successfully defend his title? One thing is guaranteed, this is going to be a banger!

Don’t miss it…Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch is thrown at 6pm.

$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209

Six fighters from the United States Penitentiary Atwater (Federal Bureau of Prisons) have started their training camp for the Central California Battle of the Badges April 15, 2023. Four of these  fighters will be making their ring debut, UCA Heavyweight Diego Martinez, UCA Super Cruiserweight Tyler Anderson, UCA Cruiserweight Israel Hernandez and UCA Jr Cruiserweight Kyle Gibson.

The remaining two fighters from the training camp, UCA Golden Fists award winner Brent Pavey will make his much anticipated return to the ring to square off with 7th ranked Daniel Seals, LAPD in a Super Heavyweight slugfest.  The Masters UCA #1 ranked Johnny Ciprian will go head to head with the Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dansby, CDCR- CMF in a Repeat or Revenge battle for the title. For the next 13 weeks these fighters will push their body to the limit insisting on leaving no stone unturned in preparation for fight night.

See all the action live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets start at $50 General Admission,  $75 Ringside and for VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209.

The UCA Middleweight Championship title will be up for grabs when #1 meets #2. The undefeated Chad Madrid, Santa Monica Police Dept will go head to head with Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office for the UCA Middleweight title. Madrid has been sitting at the top of the division waiting for an opportunity to claim the title. Pholkham has had his eye on the belt and was told if he can get past Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Dept he would be guaranteed a title fight. Pholkham defeated Bellafronte by razor close decision securing his shot at the title. Madrid vs Pholkham is now official.

This is a tough matchup featuring two fighters at the peak of their career. It’s difficult to pick a favorite but make no mistake about it, this is going to be a war from start to finish. See it live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

Is Baker vs Galvan worthy of a title fight? Let’s just say they are more than worthy. Sean Baker, LAFD is undefeated with a win over the current UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion Efrain Moreno, LAPD. Manuel Galvan, CDCR- SCC sits at the top of the Super Cruiserweight division and handed 2nd ranked Omar Flores, CDCR his only loss and would lose a close decision to the current undefeated UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Joshua Robles, LAPD. Fight fans can respect both men for being willing to face each other and put it all on the line. This is going to be an explosive fight. On fight night, fans can be sure that both fighters will be in top form in order to get the win. See it live Saturday night April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch is thrown at 6pm. Purchase Tickets on-sale now. $50 General Admission,  $75 Ringside and for VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209.

The undefeated UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Josh Robles, LAPD is set to make his first title defense. Riding a 3 fight win streak Robles is ready to lock in and protect what is his. Robles will defend his title against a bruising challenger in 2nd ranked Martin Gutierrez, Santa Ana Police Dept. Gutierrez is a heavy handed accurate puncher who is ready to stand and trade with anyone. Robles and Gutierrez are both dangerous and one wrong move can mean an early night for anyone. Will Gutierrez hand Robles his first loss? Will Robles remain perfect and continue his quest to be a 3 division champion? Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets are on-sale now. $50 General Admission, $75 Ringside for VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209.

The former reigning and defending UCA Jr Welterweight Champion BJ Adkins, Raleigh County Sheriff’s Dept will travel over 2500 miles from West Virginia to California for his chance to capture greatness. Adkins will challenge #1 ranked José Espinoza, Fresno Sheriff’s Dept for the UCA Lightweight Crown. If Adkins  wins he will become the first UCA Lightweight Champion and join an elite group of 2 division champions.

This will not be an easy feat for Adkins to pull off. Espinoza is younger, has more experience and will be fighting in his backyard. While most people would turn this fight down Adkins welcomes the challenge. He takes more risks than anyone.  Adkins faced the undefeated UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Shant Sheklanian, CDCR – State Parole and traveled to compete in the Louisiana Battle of the Badges twice. Adkins sets a new standard for public safety boxing every time he competes.

Adkins vs Espinoza will be one of nine championship fights scheduled for the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center.

Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets are on-sale.
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209 

UCA Super Heavyweights Brent Pavey, U.S Penitentiary Atwater (Federal Bureau of Prisons) vs Daniel Seals, LAPD features a matchup between two athletic fighters who can box or stand and go toe to toe. Pavey, the UCA Golden Fists winner will be looking to make his presence known once again.

Seals is preparing to make a statement of his own and start his climb to the top of the division.  Fight fans do not leave your seat when these big men enter the ring. This fight may not get out of the 1st round.

See the action live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Purchase Tickets are on-sale now.
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209 

Two former UCA Title challengers will square off in a UCA Cruiserweight showdown. #3 Andrew Ortiz, CDCR – NKSP will meet#4 Juan Valle, Madera Sheriffs Office in an intriguing matchup. Aside from having the same height, weight and record they also share the same opponent. Valle and Ortiz have both fought the former UCA Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR – CSP Sacramento. Both fighters want another crack at the title. Fight fans can expect a war in this fight, with the mentally tougher and calculated fighter coming out on top.

See the fight live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209

This UCA Super Cruiserweight matchup between Eddie Gonzalez, Visalia Police Dept vs Jesus Carmona, Federal Bureau of Prisons features a pair of promising contenders making their ring debut.  Gonzalez is training at the Visalia PAL boxing gym beside the UCA Welterweight Champion Armando Franco, Tulare Police Dept.

Carmona is training at Cannonnation boxing gym beside UCA Super Welterweight title challenger 2nd ranked Jessica Segovia, Beaumont Police Dept. Both fighters are being pushed to the limit by their team to make a solid first impression and have their hand raised on fight night.

See the fight live Saturday April 15, 2023 Central California Battle of the Badges at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209 

This UCA Light Heavyweight showdown between Jesus Bravo, DSH – Coalinga and Anthony Rodriguez, LAPD features a matchup between two well rounded fighters who will be making their ring debut. Bravo is preparing for battle at Lemoore Boxing Club with his coach Jason Glaspie. He is also working with big brother 6th ranked middleweight Luis Bravo.

Rodriguez is training for his encounter with Bravo at the Rampart Division Boxing Gym with LAPD stablemates UCA Champions Joshua Robles, Efrain Moreno, and #7 Daniel Seals and heavyweight Victor Solorio.  Rodriguez also trains at Maywood Boxing Gym with coach Ricardo.  Fight fans do not miss this fireworks fight.

Countdown 75 days until the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

Diego Martinez, U.S Penitentiary Atwater (Federal Bureau of Prisons) vs Lance Martinez, LASD features a pivotal heavyweight showdown that could determine the next UCA Jr Heavyweight title challenger. Diego will be making his ring debut against a fighter with a 3 fight experience advantage. Diego’s team feel they made up for the experience advantage by Diego being in the gym the past 4 years sharpening his skills with his coach Rick Muñoz and his BOP stablemates.  Diego could have fought many times but choose to wait until the time is right.

Lance trains alongside an incredible stable of fighters; Hicks, Strigglers, Aguas, and Maldonado. His trainer is the UCA Coach of the Year and LASD Boxing Coach Abran Rodriguez. Lance has his sights on the UCA Jr Heavyweight title and is determined to get it. “I’m coming for that title” Lance said. “Just wait, my time will come.”

This is going to be a fun fight to watch between two fighters who like to push the pace every round and are always coming forward. Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

Kristine Barklow, Fresno Police Dept and Elise Garcia, Long Beach Police Dept have agreed to square off for the Masters UCA Super Welterweight Championship title.  This is a high-stakes, high-reward matchup between 2 very determined fighters.  Both fighters have already started their training camp. Barklow is training at Fight Girl Fitness in Fresno under the watchful eye of the former interim UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Chris Martinez and former #1 ranked Super Featherweight Lindsay Dozier, Fresno PD.

Garcia is surrounded by a great stable of fighters. She is coached by the former UCA Jr Welterweight title challenger Walter Lavarro and trains beside the undefeated UCA Super Middleweight Marco Lopez and UCA title challenger Aidan Nolasco. Barklow and Garcia have a lot of respect for each other. When the bell rings they are coming after each other. There is no sugar coating, this matchup is the real thing and it can’t come soon enough.

See this fight live at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first punch is thrown at 6pm.
$50 General Admission
$75 Ringside
VIP Tables contact Nichole Martinez (559) 824-9209

The UCA Super Cruiserweight division will have everyone’s attention when Ruben Llamas, Kings County Sheriffs Dept squares off with Juan Hernandez, Tulare County Sheriffs Dept. Llamas is preparing for his ring debut at Garza’s Boxing Gym in Visalia beside stablemate Jason Stingley, Pismo Beach PD

Hernandez is also making his ring debut and will be preparing for Llamas at Varela’s Boxing Academy in Lindsay.  Fight fans can expect a war when these heavy hitters enter the ring.  Get to your seat early for this one.

Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.