Welcome to fight week. The fighters competing in Saturday’s event are winding up their training camps. All the hard work has been done weeks ago. The next few days will be spent fine tuning skills, going over strategy and mentally preparing for battle. The UCA Battle of the Badges event is shaping up to be something special. Everything is over the top, two fighters are flying in from Louisiana, one flying in from Illinois for a crack at the UCA Championship title. Plus some of the best fighters from Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Fresno will be on the card competing for UCA Championship titles.  So far it doesn’t look like the promotion team underestimated the demand for the fight. Ringside seats are nearly sold out and there are a few hundred general admission tickets still available. The leather is going to fly Saturday night at the Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 N Douty St, Hanford CA. This is an event you don’t want to miss. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. General Admission $30. 00, Reserved Ringside $50.00. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm.

The Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Championship Title will be on the line when Nate Osborn, CHP meets Travis Tilton, Sugar Creek Fire Protection District in the center of the ring Saturday night.  Despite coming in on two weeks notice Osborn is in shape and confident he has what it takes to leave the ring with the UCA belt around his waist. Tilton is also ready to prove he has the skills and experience to become the new UCA Super Cruiserweight champion. Will Osborn send Tilton back to Illinois empty handed or will Tilton be the first out of state champion?  Find out Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium 400 N Douty St. Hanford CA. Tickets are still available starting at $30.00 General Admission and $50.00 Reserved Ringside. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm.

Nate Webb, U.S. Navy and David Ross, CHP are putting the final touches on the game before they step into the ring for the first time. Ross will be squaring off with Rishard Hayes, Tribal Public Safety Officer and Webb will be trading leather with Marqus Blevins, Kings County Probation. It all goes down Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. 400 N Douty St Hanford CA. Tickets start at $30 General Admission, $50 Reserved Ringside and are available online and at the door. Don’t miss it.

Do not get out of your seat when Nate Webb, Navy and Marqus Blevins, King’s County Probation step into the ring. These two heavyweight hitters carry knockout power in both hands. This fight may not get out of the first round. Don’t wait! Get your tickets before they sell out. $30 General Admission $50 Reserved Ringside. It all goes down Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 N Douty St, Hanford CA. Doors open at 5pm first fight starts at 7pm.

DJ Vargas, Hanford Police Dept. and Quincy mirage will once again stare at each other from across the ring when they engage in battle for the UCA Super Middleweight Championship Title. This is a pay per view caliber fight that you don’t want to miss. See it live Saturday April 9, 20-6 and the Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 North Douty Street, Hanford CA. Tickets are still available and start at $30.00 General Admission, $50.00 Reserved Ringside. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

A new addition to the already amazing lineup for the April 9th event will feature Gilbert Galvan, Army making his UCA debut against fellow newcomer Javier Estrada, Madera Probation. These two heavyweight hitters are ready to make a name for themselves and start their climb up the heavyweight ladder. Boxing fans are going to reap the rewards of this fight this is going to be a war! Don’t miss it. Doors open at 5pm first fight starts at 7pm. Hanford Civic Auditorium 400 N . Douty St Hanford CA. Tickets start at $30 General Admission, $50 Reserved Ringside.

One of the years most anticipated events is fast approaching. If you have been waiting to see a UCA Battle of the Badges boxing event April 9, 2016 is the one to see. Some of the best fighters in the game will be featured on the card along with six UCA Championship title fights. This is public safety boxing at its finest. Don’t miss it. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 N. Douty St, Hanford CA. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm. Tickets start at only $30 General Admission, $50 Reserved Ringside.

Super Heavyweight Rishard Hayes, Tribal Public Safety returns to the ring Saturday April 9, 2016 to take on newcomer David Ross, CHP. Hayes vs Ross is one of 14 exciting fights scheduled for the UCA Battle of the Badges taking place at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Tickets are still available $30. General Admission and $50. Reserved Ringside. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm.

The new #1 ranked Super Cruiserweight Josh Webb, CHP picked up another win Friday night on the Uppercut Promotions Rage War VIII pro/am card held at the Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento CA. Webb defeated Steven Gonzalez, Sacramento via 3rd TKO. Webb’s dominant performance Friday night put him next in line to challenge the UCA undefeated Super Cruiserweight Champion Alan Rojas, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.

Martin Gutierrez, Lemoore Police Dept vs Mike Valle, CDCR will bring a similar skill set to the ring. Both have one punch knockout power and pose a big threat to each other. Show up early for this one, the only way this fight is going to end is by knockout. It all goes down Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm. Tickets are available online and will be available at the door. General Admission $30, Reserved Ringside $50.

Roberto Osuna, Army National Guard and Travis Clark, Stockton Police Dept. will test their heart and grit against one another Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Auditorium. Both fighters are training hard and look to put on an impressive performances in their ring debut. Tickets  are available online and at the door. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm. Hanford Civic Auditorium, Hanford CA.

Marqus Blevins, Kings County Probation will make his UCA debut April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Auditorium Battle of the Badges. Blevins is eyeing the Heavyweight Champion Mike Frazier, LASD but he will have to get through Nate Webb, U.S. Navy first. Fans can expect a war when when these warriors step into the ring. Doors open at 5:00 pm first fight starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available online and will be available at the door. 18 days until fight time!

A pair of young and talented Jr Middleweights will be featured on Saturday night’s UCA Battle of the Badges card. Fresno’s own Hue Xiong, Fresno Sheriff Dept. will collide with Mike Delery from the Los Angeles Police Dept. Both fighters look to make their first step toward the Jr Middleweight Title. This is just one of the many exciting fights scheduled April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium 400 N Douty St. Hanford CA. Don’t wait to get your tickets! General Admission $30.00. Reserved Ringside $50.00. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm.

The most rewarding things are the ones you had to work so hard to get. As a fighter you can not be afraid to fail big and dream big. You must set goals and go after them. Dreams without goals are just dreams. If you never take a risk you will never have a chance. The greatest moment lies at the end of your journey when all the hard work and sacrifices pay off and you are crowned a champion.

On Saturday, April 9, 2016 the Heavyweights will grab the attention at the Battle of the Badges. Two of the baddest big men from California will go toe to toe with two of the baddest big men from Louisiana. First up will be Michael Banks, CCC, CDCR squaring off with James Moore, Monroe Fire Dept. for the Masters UCA Heavyweight Championship Title. Next up will be a pair of heavy hitters when Sean Johnson, CDCR, KVSP meets Anthony Deshautelle, Alexandria Police Dept. for the Masters UCA Super Heavyweight Championship title.  If you have been waiting to see a UCA Championship fight, this is the event for you. Find out if Moore and Deshautelle fly back to Louisiana with extra luggage or Banks and Johnson send them home empty handed.  It all goes down Saturday, at the Hanford Civic Auditorium 400 N Douty St. Hanford CA. Doors open at 5pm, first bell rings at 7pm. General Admission $30.00. Reserved Ringside $50.00.

It’s the most anticipated Battle of the Badges of the year. No fans, no cameras, just an empty arena. It’s the quiet calm before the storm. When the sun goes down and the lights come on the combatants will take their final steps toward a collision course toward one another. Don’t miss it! Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online. Doors open at 5pm first fight at 7pm.

Join us Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium as the UCA presents the 3rd annual Battle of the Badges. This special night of UCA Championship Boxing will benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Widows and Orphans Fund. Come out and enjoy great food, music, and entertainment, in an incredible atmosphere. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now. General admission $30.00, Reserved Ringside $50.00.

On Saturday April 9, 2016 Quincy Mirage, LAPD looks to become the new UCA Super Middleweight Champion when he squares off with DJ Vargas, Hanford Police Dept. a 2nd time. Despite losing to Vargas last year Mirage remains a high-profile name at the top of the sport and is determined to cement is legacy by becoming a champion. Don’t miss it! The UCA Battle of the Badges is going down April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium.

Sometimes you get a chance to build up huge expectations for an event and the event not only lives up to those expectations but it surpasses them. Those are the moments which are longest remembered and always talked about. Fight fans the April 9, 2016 UCA Battle of the Badges is one of those events. The 2014 and 2015 “Event of the Year” returns to the Hanford Civic Auditorium for another explosive night of UCA Championship Boxing. Tickets are on sale now. Reserved Ringside are $50 General Admission are $30.00. Doors open at 5pm, first bell rings at 7pm.

Heartbeat Boxing Gym, Fresno CA, played host to some of the best fighters in California, Friday (February 19, 2016). The fighters made the most of their time at the gym, staying for nearly 3 hours taking photos, training and sparring. Principle fighters Devon Dejoie, NAVY, Chris Martinez, Fresno Police Dept. Sean Johnson, CDCR and Laura Morales, Madera Dept. of Corrections signed their title fight contracts. Marqus Blevins, Kings County Probation, David Ross, CHP, Gilbert Galvan, ARMY, Darrin Ellis, Kings County Sheriff’s Dept. and Hue Xiong, Fresno Sheriff’s Department also participated in the open workout and showcased a variety of skills and spoke with confidence about the upcoming fight. The Battle of the Badges event takes place Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Doors open at 5:00pm first bell rings at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now, $50, for Reserved Ringside and $30, for General Admission.

The UCA 5th ranked Super Featherweight Kendra Hendricks, Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept. is preparing to showcase her skills Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Battle of the Badges, being held at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Hendricks will go toe to toe with the undefeated 2nd ranked Laura Morales, Madera Dept. of Corrections for the UCA Super Featherweight Championship. It will be the toughest challenge of Hendricks young career. Morales is one of best Super Featherweights in California and looks to prove it in front of her hometown fans. Being the only female fight on the card you can bet these lady warriors are going to bring it. Don’t wait! Get your tickets now! General Admission $30.00 Reserved Ringside $50.00. Doors open at 5pm first fight at 7pm. Hanford Civic Auditorium 400 N Douty St Hanford, CA 93230.

The former Louisiana Heavyweight Champion James Moore, Monroe, LA Fire Dept. will travel to California for his second crack at the UCA title Saturday April 9, 2016. Moore lost a close fight to Bryan Williams, Fresno PD last year and is determined not to go home empty handed this year. Moore will square off with undefeated Michael Banks, CDCR, CCC for the Masters UCA Heavyweight Championship. Banks is 6’4, 210lbs with the speed of a lightweight. “I’m going to put on a good show for the fans” Banks said. “I’m going to be so fast, Moore won’t see my punches coming.”  Banks is confident the belt will not be leaving California and already has a place for it in his trophy case.  Don’t miss this one, Saturday April, 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. It’s going to be an unforgettable fight. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now! General Admission $30.00 Reserved Ringside $50.00. 

On April 9, 2016 the best Jr Middleweights in California will meet in an epic UCA Championship battle. The UCA reigning and defending Champion Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica Fire Dept will square off with interim UCA Champion Chris Martinez, Fresno Police Dept for the undisputed UCA Jr Middleweight title. Fights like this don’t come around often. Be there to see who will emerge as the Jr. Middleweight King Saturday night at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now.

Travis Clark, Stockton Police Dept. held an open workout today at the Stockton Police Youth Activities Boxing Club with his trainer Steve Salas. Clark is preparing for his ring debut April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Clark is in phenomenal shape and could fight tomorrow if he had too. His workout consisted of shadowboxing, bag work, head movement and medicine ball slams to the stomach by his coach. Clark has picked up the fundamentals of the sweet science fairly quickly and that can be attributed to him being a gifted athlete. Clark has played sports his whole life. He was a high school football and track star and looks to become a boxing superstar. Clark will be an exciting fighter to watch at the Battle of the Badges Saturday April 9, 2016. Tickets are on sale now.

Ancel Patricio, Orange County Sheriff Dept. agrees to take on Devon Dejoie, Navy for the vacant UCA Lightweight Championship title. This fight is just another addition to the already stacked Battle of the Badges card taking place at the Hanford Civic Auditorium April 9, 2016. Don’t wait get your tickets now!

Training camp is under way for the fighters competing in the Battle of the Badges Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Training camp is where it all starts, skills are sharpened, game plans are perfected and fighters are mentally preparing for battle. It’s essential to put together a training schedule, diet plan and surround yourself with like-minded people who want to help you improve. As a fighter you must appreciate the challenge. You must find ways to stay motivated and continue to push yourself throughout camp. Telling yourself; my opponent is not working harder than me, my opponent will not be able to keep up with my pace, I am pushing my body to the limit while my opponent is resting. Training camp is designed to optimize peak performance come fight time. If a fighter misses work outs or is lazy during training camp it will be revealed come fight time.

UCA Championship Boxing returns to the Hanford Civic Auditorium April 9th, 2016 for the Central California Battle of the Badges 3. This fight card is sure to attract a sold-out crowd. Fighters from LAPD, LASD, Fresno Police Dept, Lemoore Police Dept. California Highway Patrol, U.S. NAVY, CDCR, Madera Probation, Monroe Louisiana Fire Dept. Alexandria Police Dept, Hanford Police Dept, Riverside Sheriff Dept, Stockton Police Dept, Orange County Sheriffs Dept. will be laying it all on the line for charity. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 7pm. Tickets start at $30.00 General Admission and $50 Reserved Ringside.

10th ranked Ancel Patricio, Orange County Sheriff Dept. sneaks by Babek Izadseta, CDCR, Chino in Saturday night’s SoCal Battle of the Badges.  As soon as the bell rang the fighters fell right into their style. Izadiis the slugger came out swinging, firing punches backing Patricio against the ropes. Patricio would use good footwork and defense to avoid the early onslaught. Izadseta continued to turn the heat up on Patricio who gradually made adjustments to outwit, outbox and find holes in Izadseta defense to land shots. This was a very close fight that could have gone either way. In the end it was Ancel Patricio who would get the win by split decision.

#1 ranked Kat Proudfoot, 29 Palms Fire Dept. and Jasmine Isiodoria, EMS, introduced boxing fans to the women’s Super-Welterweight division with their nonstop give and take battle Saturday night. The undefeated Proudfoot was in the toughest fight of her career against an unknown fighter. Isiodoria came into the fight determined on putting a blemish on Proudfoot’s record and nearly pulled it off. Both fighters put on a great performance but it was Proudfoot who would claim the victory and keep her perfect record intact.

The first public safety boxing event of the year took place Saturday night at the Pechanga Resort & Casino. If Saturday night’s SoCal Battle of the Badges is a glimpse of what the 2016 boxing season has in store we are in for one heck of a year. The event was sold out before the doors opened and for good reason. The card had just about everything you could ask for: first time fighters, veteran fighters, female fighters, knockouts and kickboxing. In addition, Cody Anderson, Rincon Fire Dept. proposed to his girlfriend in the center of the ring. “Fight of the Night” was not an easy pick but once the votes were in the honors were given to Mark Houston, RSO vs PJ McGee, Midwest Security. Remember the names James Douglas, USMC, Chris Seelig, Rialto PD, Joey Valencia, RSO, Cody Anderson, Rincon FD, and Tyler Kiest, CDCR, Blythe they are sure to be in title fight conversations.

January 30, 2016, SoCal Battle of the Badges. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 6pm. General Admission $20.00, Ringside $30.00. Tickets are available online at www.Pechanga.com/tickets or the Pechanga box office (951)770-2507. Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592

Bout 1

Abraham “ABE” Adame, CDCR-Blythe, 0-Bouts, 5’8”, 220 Lbs. 42 Yrs.  vs.  Chris “The Makau” Seelig, Rialto Police Dept. 0-Bouts, 5’11”, 225 Lbs. 36 Yrs.

Bout 2 – Kickboxing

Marcos Sanchez, San Diego Airport Police, 0-Bouts, 6’1”, 258 lbs. 44 Yrs.  vs.   John Lopez, L.A. County Fire  o-Bouts, 6’1”, 280 lbs. 33 Yrs.

Bout 3

James “Buster” Douglas, USMC 29 Palms, 0-bouts, 5’11”, 193 lbs. 23 yrs.  vs. Mike Lim, DPS-Pechanga, 0-bouts, 5’8”, 195 Lbs. 29 Yrs.

Bout 4 

Leslie “Mighty Mouse” Sanchez, Cops 4 Kids, 0-Bouts, 4’11”, 125 lbs, 26 yrs. vs. Amber “The Preachers Wife” Sarkissian, Kaiser Hospital-Cardiac Tech, 2- Bouts, 5’5″, 128 lbs, 35 yrs

Bout 5

Babek “Kaboom”Izadseta, CDCR-Chino, 1-Bout (0-1), 5’7”, 155 lbs. 35 yrs old  vs. UCA 10th ranked, Ancel “Hitman” Patricio, 1-Bout (0-1), Orange County Sheriff Dept., 5’6”, 147 Lbs. 38 Yrs. old

Bout 6 – Kickboxing

Mark Houston, RSO, 0-Bouts, 6′, 180 lbs., 33 yrs. vs. PJ McGee, Riverside, 2-Bouts (2-0), 6’2”, 180 lbs. 29 Yrs old

Bout 7

Omar “Havoc” Romero, USMC 29 Palms, 4-1, 5’11”, 185 lbs, 32 yrs. vs. James “LBQJ” Elie, Air Force Police, 2-Bouts, 5’8″, 185 lbs, 30 yrs.

Bout 8

Joey “The Kid” Valencia, RSO-Indio, 0-Bouts, 6’ 0”, 155 Lbs. 22 Yrs. Old vs.  Christian “Big Bird” Foster, USMC-Camp Pendleton, 0-Bouts, 6’1”, 155 Lbs. 22 Yrs. Old

Co-Main Event – Kickboxing

Brandon Vierra, US Forest Service, 6-Bouts (5-1), 5’10”, 175 lbs. 32 Yrs. vs. Sam “Mall Cop” Morales, Tyler Mall Security, 9-Bouts, 5’8″, 180 lbs. , 33 yrs.

MAIN EVENT

UCA #1 ranked, Katherine “Kat” Proudfoot, 29 Palms Fire Dept., 1-Bout (1-0), 5’7”, 160 Lbs. 23 Yrs. Old vs. Jasmine Isiodoria, EMS, 1-Bout (1-0), 5’8”, 160 Lbs. 28 Yrs. Old

Bout 11

Manuel “The Thrilla from Manila” Bustillos, RSO, 0-Bouts, 5’8”, 160 Lbs. 34 Yrs. Old vs Cody “Ironman” Anderson, Rincon Fire Department, 0-Bouts, 5’11”, 168 Lbs. 27 Yrs. Old

Bout 12

Reggie Dixon, CDCR-Chino, 0-Bouts, 5’10”, 205 Lbs. 52 Yrs. Old vs. Joe “The Bohemian Lion” Slouka, Orange County Sheriff Dept., 0-Bouts, 6’3”, 285 Lbs. 24 Yrs. Old

Bout 13

Tyler ‘The Beast” Kiest, CDCR-Blythe, 0-Bouts,  6’1”, 245 Lbs. 22 Yrs. Old vs. Roberto “El Giant” Galvan, DPS-Pechanga, 0-Bouts, 6’3”, 285 Lbs. 24 Yrs. Old

Bout 14

Robert ”Don’t Doubt Me” Morales, Rialto Police Department, 2-Bouts (1-1), 5’11”, 210 Lbs. 30 Yrs. Old vs. Jeremy Magoffin, Pechanga-DPS, 0-Bouts, 5’8”, 220 Lbs. 28 Yrs. old

Bout 15

Ruben “El Peligroso” Gamboa, Fire Protection Agency-Downey, 1-Bout (0-1), 6’2”, 225 Lbs. 39 Yrs. Old vs. Rocky Holm, US Navy, 0-Bouts, 6’ 2”, 225 Lbs. 35 Yrs. old

Fight subject to change

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The best female fighter at 160 pounds #1 ranked Kat Proudfoot, 29 Palms Fire Dept. returns to the ring January 30, 2016. Proudfoot will go toe to toe with Jasmine Isiodoria, EMS, in the SoCal Battle of the Badges main event. This fight is sure to steal the show. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 6pm. General Admission $20.00, Ringside $30.00. Tickets are available online at www.Pechanga.com/tickets or the Pechanga box office (951)770-2507. Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592

Newcastle Ringside Gym had a surprise visitor stop by on Tuesday evening. The UCA undefeated Jr Welterweight Champion Shant Sheklanian, (6-0) Madera Police Dept. is in Sacramento for Weaponless Defense Instructor School and could not pass up the opportunity to get in a few rounds. “Instructor School is kicking my butt, my whole body is sore but I had to do this. It’s been awhile and nothing makes you feel more alive than sparring” Shant said. The champ got some work with amateur fighters Erick Galindo and Juan Garcia as they prepare for their fights January 23rd in San Francisco.

January 30, 2016, SoCal Battle of the Badges. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 6pm. General Admission $20.00, Ringside $30.00. Tickets are available online at www.Pechanga.com/tickets or the Pechanga box office (951)770-2507. Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592

Bout 1

Abraham “ABE” Adame, CDCR-Blythe, 0-Bouts, 5’8”, 220 Lbs. 42 Yrs.  vs.  Chris “The Makau” Seelig, Rialto Police Dept. 0-Bouts, 5’11”, 225 Lbs. 36 Yrs.

Bout 2 – Kickboxing

Marcos Sanchez, San Diego Airport Police, 0-Bouts, 6’1”, 258 lbs. 44 Yrs.  vs.   John Lopez, L.A. County Fire  o-Bouts, 6’1”, 280 lbs. 33 Yrs.

Bout 3

Edward “The Scout” Olmos, Riverside County SD, 0-Bouts, 5’7”, 190 Lbs. 22 Yrs.  vs. Mike Lim, DPS-Pechanga, 0-bouts, 5’8”, 195 Lbs. 29 Yrs.

Bout 4 – Kickboxing

Jerald Eldred, San Diego Airport Police, 2-Bouts (2-0) , 5’6”, 160 lbs. 45 Yrs. Old,  vs. Sammy Resendez, San Bernardino Fire Department, 0-Bouts, 5’9”, 155 lbs. 29 Yrs. Old

Bout 5

Babek “Kaboom”Izadseta, CDCR-Chino, 1-Bout (0-1), 5’7”, 155 lbs. 35 yrs old  vs. UCA 10th ranked, Ancel “Hitman” Patricio, 1-Bout (0-1), Orange County Sheriff Dept., 5’6”, 147 Lbs. 38 Yrs. old

Bout 6 – Kickboxing
Omar ‘Havoc” Romero, 1-Bout (4-1), USMC-29 Palms Midwest Security, 5’11”, 175 Lbs. 32 Yrs. old vs. PJ McGee, Riverside, 2-Bouts (2-0), 6’2”, 180 lbs. 29 Yrs old

Bout 7

Travon “Da Wolfman” McMillan, AMR Redlands, 3- Bouts (1-2), 6’0”, 155 Lbs. 24 Yrs. old vs. Juan Aguirre, San Bernardino S.O, 0-Bouts, 5’10”, 155 Lbs. 31 Yrs. old

Bout 8

Joey “The Kid” Valencia, RSO-Indio, 0-Bouts, 6’ 0”, 155 Lbs. 22 Yrs. Old vs.  Christian “Big Bird” Foster, USMC-Camp Pendleton, 0-Bouts, 6’1”, 155 Lbs. 22 Yrs. Old

Co-Main Event – Kickboxing
Brandon Vierra, US Forest Service, 6-Bouts (5-1), 5’10”, 175 lbs. 32 Yrs. vs. Michael Wenger, Inland Medical Center, 9-Bouts (5-4), 6’3”, 170 lbs 25 Yrs

MAIN EVENT
UCA #1 ranked, Katherine “Kat” Proudfoot, 29 Palms Fire Dept., 1-Bout (1-0), 5’7”, 160 Lbs. 23 Yrs. Old vs. Jasmine Isiodoria, EMS, 1-Bout (1-0), 5’8”, 160 Lbs. 28 Yrs. Old

Bout 11

Manuel “The Thrilla from Manila” Bustillos, RSO, 0-Bouts, 5’8”, 160 Lbs. 34 Yrs. Old vs Cody “Ironman” Anderson, Rincon Fire Department, 0-Bouts, 5’11”, 168 Lbs. 27 Yrs. Old

Bout 12

Reggie Dixon, CDCR-Chino, 0-Bouts, 5’10”, 205 Lbs. 52 Yrs. Old vs. Joe “The Bohemian Lion” Slouka, Orange County Sheriff Dept., 0-Bouts, 6’3”, 285 Lbs. 24 Yrs. Old

Bout 13

Tyler ‘The Beast” Kiest, CDCR-Blythe, 0-Bouts,  6’1”, 245 Lbs. 22 Yrs. Old vs. Roberto “El Giant” Galvan, DPS-Pechanga, 0-Bouts, 6’3”, 285 Lbs. 24 Yrs. Old

Bout 14

Robert ”Don’t Doubt Me” Morale, Rialto Police Department, 2-Bouts (1-1), 5’11”, 210 Lbs. 30 Yrs. Old vs. Jeremy Magoffin, Pechanga-DPS, 0-Bouts, 5’8”, 220 Lbs. 28 Yrs. old

Bout 15

Ruben “El Peligroso” Gamboa, Fire Protection Agency-Downey, 1-Bout (0-1), 6’2”, 225 Lbs. 39 Yrs. Old vs. Rocky Holm, US Navy, 0-Bouts, 6’ 2”, 225 Lbs. 35 Yrs. old

Fight subject to change

The much anticipated first Battle of the Badges event of 2016 will take place Saturday January 30 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula California. The card is full of up and comers and future UCA Champions. Doors open at 5pm first bell rings at 6pm. Don’t wait, get your tickets now! General Admission $20.00, Ringside $30.00. Tickets are available online at www.Pechanga.com/tickets or the Pechanga box office (951)770-2507. Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592

Make it your New Year’s Resolution to compete in the 2016 Central California Battle of the Badges April 9, 2016 at the Hanford Civic Auditorium. Sign up now and start training. 

2015 proved Public Safety boxing is hotter than ever and not just in California but all over the country. Battle of the Badges events are being held in Louisiana, Chicago, New York, Missouri, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom with record setting crowds. The Battle of the Badges is the biggest amateur event in the country and continues to grow at a rapid pace. Top level talent is emerging and fans have a lot to be excited about. Dream matchups like Brian Stevens, LASD vs Guillermo Garcia, LAPD, Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica FD vs Chris Martinez, Fresno PD and Brent Bugarin, Santa Clara SD vs Shant Sheklanian, Madera PD along with the California vs New York and California vs Louisiana are perfect examples of how far Public Safety boxing has evolved and the possibilities in years to come…

UCA Promoter of the Year

Jeff Penn, the SoCal Battle of the Badges promoter continues to put on great events at the best venues in California. Fighters and fans can count on 3 to 4 Battle of the Badges events per year held at Aqua Caliente, Pechanga, Morongo, and Pala Resorts and Casinos. Mr. Penn held the first all-female Battle of the Badges card and is working on hosting the first event held on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier in San Diego, CA

UCA Event of the Year

The Central California Battle of the Badges held at the Hanford Civic Auditorium was the most electrifying event of 2015. It was a highly anticipated event that lived up to the hype. The place was packed and the walls were jumping. The sold out crowd was treated to 12 action packed fights featuring some of the best fighters in the country, 5 UCA Championship Title fights, Steven Lee, Sedgwick Sheriff Dept. traveled from Kansas to compete in the event and James Moore, Monroe Fire Dept. traveled from Louisiana to take on Bryan Williams, Fresno Police Dept. for the UCA Heavyweight Championship. “Golden Fists” honors were awarded to Zachary Farris, CHP and Steven Lee. Sedgwick Sheriff Dept. and “Fight of the Night” honors were awarded to AJ Forestiere, Madera Police Dept. and John Henderson, Hanford Police Dept. Proceeds from the event benefited the Fallen Officers Resource Fund, Bear Nation Wrestling Team, the Hanford Police Dept. Explorers, and Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern who was severely burned battling a house fire.

UCA Fighter of the Year

A fighter who directly impacts Public Safety boxing by the way he/she performs in the ring. A fighter who stood out from the rest and proved they are the best by challenging and defeating anyone who was put in front of them.

Shant Sheklanian, Madera Police Dept. UCA Undefeated Jr Welterweight Champion

Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica Fire Dept. Undisputed, Reigning and Defending Jr Middleweight Champion

Chris Martinez, Fresno Police Dept. Interim UCA Jr Middleweight Champion & Louisiana Battle of the Badges Champion

DJ Vargas, Hanford Police Dept. Undisputed, Reigning and Defending UCA Middleweight Champion

Travon Taylor, Orange County Sheriff Dept. Undisputed, Reigning and Defending UCA Light Heavyweight Champion

Alan Rojas, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept. Undefeated Super Cruiserweight Champion

Bryan Williams, Fresno Police Dept. Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion

Chris Lewis, Fresno Sheriff Dept. Reigning, Undefeated, Undisputed, Defending UCA Super Heavyweight Champion

UCA Coach of the Year

A coach who has the knowledge and experience to unlock a fighters true potential and mold them into a champion. There are a lot of critical factors that make a champion, having a great coach is the most important one.

Mando Guzman – Coach of the UCA Cruiserweight Champion Brian Stevens, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept. and UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Alan Rojas, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.

David Rodela – Coach of the UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Dusty Rodriguez, Santa Monica Fire Dept.

Vance Bejarano – Coach of the UCA Light Heavyweight Champion Travon Taylor, Orange County Sheriff Dept.

Pat Roberts, Appolonio “T” Fernandez, and Jasper Tayaba – Coach of the UCA Super Heavyweight Champion Chris Lewis, Fresno Sheriff Dept.

2015 Fights That Got Away

Ray Encinas. Los Angeles Police Dept. vs David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks Police Dept.
Hector Mendoza. Los Angeles Police Dept. vs Jorge Caamal, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Quincy Mirage. Los Angeles Police Dept. vs Brandon Manning, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Deirdre Fonseca, Los Angeles Police Dept. vs Marina Lizarraga, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Daniel Ramirez. vs Jose Corral, Los Angles Sheriff Dept.
Walter Lavarro, Long Beach Police Dept. vs Jose Corral, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Devon Dejoie, U.S. Navy vs Ancel Patricio, Orange County Sheriff Dept.
Shawn Sutherland, Big Bear City FD vs Remin Pineda, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
John Henderson, Hanford Police Dept. vs Brian Petrella, Pasadena Police Dept.

UCA Champions Missing in Action

Stephanie Sparks, Masters UCA Super Middleweight Champion, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Brent Bugarin UCA Welterweight Champion, Santa Clara Sheriff Dept.
Matthew Pereida, UCA Super Middleweight Champion, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Brian Stevens, UCA Cruiserweight Champion, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Mike Frazier, UCA Heavyweight Champion Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Cleon Jones UCA Masters Super Heavyweight Champion Yolo County Sheriff Dept.

UCA Biggest Most Memorable Fights of 2015

Fights that undoubtedly will be talked about years from now. While most fights come and go these memorable battles will live on through the ages and become a part of UCA Boxing History.

Zachary Farris, CHP vs Steven Lee, Sedgwick Sheriff Dept.
Chris Lewis, Fresno Sheriff Dept. vs Pierce Masse, Fresno Police Dept.
Bryan Williams Fresno Police Dept vs JR Moore, Monroe Louisiana Fire Dept.
Travon Taylor, Orange County Sheriff Dept vs Josh Mejia, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Alan Rojas Los Angeles Sheriff Dept. vs Enrique Frias, San Diego Probation.

Fighters to Keep an Eye On

Marina Lizarraga, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Joseph Flahaven, Glendale Fire Dept.
Marc Maroquin, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Jesse Zaranaga, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Manny Amaya, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Brandon Manning, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Ancel Patricio, Orange County Sheriff Dept.
Jose Corral, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Abran Rodriguez, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Hue Xiong, Fresno Sheriff Dept.
Ryan Parker, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Ricky Seward, Big Bear City Fire Dept.
Remin Pineda, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Chris Pharo, San Diego Fire Dept
Devon Dejoie, U.S. Navy
Mike Delrey, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Frederic Sabas, Sycuan Fire Dept.
Josh Webb, California Highway Patrol
Jaboy Leomitti, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept
Mike Hernandez, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Brendy Ponce, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Danny Ramirez, Los Angeles Police Dept.

UCA Fights of the Year

Nestor Escobar, Los Angeles Police Dept vs Marc Maroquin, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept
Gracie Melendrez, Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. vs. Kesha Guilin, Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.
Ashley Powers, CDCR Ironwood vs. Alexis Marquez, EMT
Hector Mendoza, Los Angeles Police Dept. vs Kyle Ferrari, Alhambra Police Dept.
John Henderson, Hanford Police Dept. vs AJ Forestiere, Madera Police Dept.
Josh Webb, CHP vs Jeremy Parker, CDCR, CSP Sac

UCA Breakout Fighter of the Year

A fighter who steps into the ring for the first time and wins over the crowd with skill, heart and personality. One you can’t wait to see fight again.

Zachary Farris, California Highway Patrol
Michael Banks, CDCR Susanville
Brian Hoist, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
John Henderson, Hanford Police Dept.
Kendra Hendricks, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Gracie Melendrez, Orange County Sheriff Dept
Ashley Powers, CDCR Ironwood

UCA Performance of the Year

A fighter who displays exceptional skills in a near flawless performance

Travon Taylor, Orange County Sheriff Dept. vs Omar Romero, U.S.M.C.
Shant Sheklanian, Madera Police Dept. vs Francisco Flores, Stanislaus Sheriff Dept.

UCA Quote of the Year

“Who dat Tom…Who dat say dey wanna rumble??” Anthony Deshautelle, Alexandria Police Dept.

Most Talented Fighters Without a Title

With the talent these fighters possess it’s just a matter of time before they become a champion

Female Fighters
Savannah Stewart, Richmond Police Dept.
Shannon Herrera, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Asiah Medawar, San Bernardino Sheriff Dept.
Deirdre Fonseca, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Laura Morales, Madera Dept. of Corrections
Alice Lopez, U.S. Probation
Kat Proudfoot, 29 Palms Fire Dept.

Males Fighters
Larry Cervantes, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
David Bermudez, East Bay Regional Parks Police Dept.
Ray Encinas, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Jorge Caamal, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Quincy Mirage, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Hector Mendoza, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Aurelio Vasquez, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Mike Barragan, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Jamaal Braithwaite Orange County Sheriff Dept.
Joshua Mejia, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.
Enrique Frias, San Diego Probation
Guillermo Garcia, Los Angeles Police Dept.
Pierce Masse, Fresno Police Dept.
Justin Robinson, Combat Center Fire Dept.

2015 will be remembered for many remarkable moments. Fans witnessed blockbuster events, career defining championship fights as well as break out performances and the next generation of stars. Brace yourself for 2016.

2016 is quickly approaching, and the UCA is looking back at the best of Public Safety boxing in 2015. The UCA will announce the winners in multiple categories covering everything from the biggest fights, biggest events, best fighters, best coaches, fighters to keep an eye on, etc. on January 1, 2016

The UCA Super Heavyweight Champion Chris Lewis extended his undefeated record to 8-0 in MMA, Muay Thai and Boxing Saturday night by defeating Jose Lopez by unanimous decision at the Fresno Tower Theater MMA Event. Lewis dominated Lopez on the ground, stand up, speed, strength and athleticism. Lewis continues to stay busy and learn as he prepares to become a professional fighter in 2016.

The reigning and defending UCA Super Heavyweight Champion Chris Lewis Fresno Sheriff Dept. looks to remain perfect tomorrow night at the Fresno Tower Theater MMA Event. Lewis will be squaring off with Jose Lopez, (7-0) Dog House MMA, Norwalk CA. Doors open at 6pm First fight at 7pm. At the tower Theater 815 E. Olive Ave. Fresno CA.

(RENO, NEV.) 2016 Olympic Trials Champions

108 lbs: Nico Hernandez, Wichita, Kansas

114 lbs: Antonio Vargas, Kissimmee, Fla.

123 lbs: Shakur Stevenson, Newark, N.J.

141 lbs: Gary Russell, Capitol Heights, Md.

152 lbs: Paul Kroll, Philadelphia, Pa.

165 lbs: Charles Conwell, Cleveland Heights, Ohio

178 lbs: Jonathan Esquivel, Anaheim, Calif.

201 lbs: Cam F. Awesome, Lenexa, Kansas

201+ lbs: Marlo Moore, Hayward, Calif.

The champions still must qualify internationally to earn berths on the 2016 Olympic Team. They will have three international qualifying opportunities beginning with a continental tournament in March in Buenos Aires, Argentina followed by a tournament for APB/WSB athletes and a last chance qualifier.

(RENO, NEV.) The Olympic Trials for Men’s Boxing competitors have been whittled down to two finalists in each weight division following challengers bracket championship action on  Friday night in Reno, Nev. The winners advance on to Saturday’s finals where they will face the winners bracket champions at the Reno Events Center.

Olympic Trials Men’s Boxing Results – Friday 12/11/15

108 lbs/challengers bracket: Leroy Davila, Princeton, N.J., dec. Pablo Ramirez, Westlaco, Texas, 2-1

114 lbs/challengers bracket: Antonio Vargas, Kissimmee, Fla., won on TKO over Christian Carto, Deptford, N.J., TKO-2

123 lbs/challengers bracket: Ruben Villa, Salinas, Calif., dec. Efren Lopez, Fresno, Calif.,        3-0

132 lbs/challengers bracket: Maliek Montgomery, Macon, Ga., dec. Bruce Carrington, Brooklyn, N.Y., 3-0

141 lbs/challengers bracket: Gary Russell, Capitol Heights, Md., dec. Rahim Gonzales, Sylmar, Calif., 3-0

152 lbs/challengers bracket: Paul Kroll, Philadelphia, Penn., dec. Brian Ceballo, Brooklyn, N.Y., 2-1

165 lbs/challengers bracket: Leshawn Rodriquez, Medford, N.Y., dec. Chordale Booker, Brooklyn, N.Y., 2-1

178 lbs/challengers bracket: Elvis Figueroa, New Haven, Conn., dec. Joseph George, Houston, Texas, 3-0

201 lbs/challengers bracket: Derae Crane, Colorado Springs, Colo., dec. Joshua Temple, St. Louis, Mo., 2-1

201+ lbs/challengers bracket: Brandon Lynch, Albany, N.Y., won on medical disqualification over  Darmani Rock, Philadelphia, Pa., DQ

UCA 2nd ranked Sean Johnson, (11-1) CDCR, PVSP picked up another win Saturday night at the Guns & Hoses Boxing event held at the Rabo Bank Arena.  Johnson made quick work of Wayne Rivera,(1-1) CDCR NKSP stopping him in the very first round.

Reno is ready to greet the nation’s best amateur boxers to see who will have a chance to represent the United States at next summer’s Olympics in Brazil. Sixty-nine athletes will be competing in nine weight classes for a spot on Team USA beginning December 7 with the finals set December 11 and 12 at Reno Events Center. It’s a double-elimination tournament so an off-night will not end someone’s dream. Reno Events Center, 400 N Center St. Reno, NV.

Deputy Gerardo A. Pachuca
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department
Nickname: Kid Maravilla
Fighting weight: 180
Age: 50