UCA Cruiserweight Jacob Duncan, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to make his return to the ring. Duncan took some time to answer a few questions about his upcoming fight with Darnell Strigglers, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept.
UCA – When did you start your career in Law Enforcement?
JD – I started my career working with the Anderson Police Department in 2016. I was promoted to a Detective over there from December 2018- March 2022. I transitioned over to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office as a Detective in March of 2022.
UCA – When did you start boxing?
JD – I’ve been boxing on and off since I was 12, but my only amateur fight was with Battle of the Badges in 2017. Which I lost to a decision.
UCA – What made you want to box?
JD – Boxing is an outlet for me for work and it helps me stay in working shape for the job.
UCA– How much road work are you doing to prepare for this fight? Sprints, stairs, hills?
JD – I do 15 miles worth of running a week with body weight circuits implemented in. 3 miles of that is hill climbs.
UCA – Who is your coach?
JD – My coach is Daniel Azarate with Shasta Boxing Club
UCA – Who are some of your sparring partners?
JD – My primary sparring partner right now is Tim Chavez.
UCA – How often do you spar?
JD – I’m incorporating sparring into each training session which is at least four times a week. We also travel out of the area to spar with new talent to give my skill more depth.
UCA – Do you have a prediction for your fight with Darnell Strigglers, LASD
JD – My prediction is to put on a good show and tire Darnell out. If he gives me any opportunities I’ll take advantage of them with some big blows.
Don’t miss the action live and in person Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP, Skybox – $150
Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage or at the door Saturday October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund, Firefighters Burn Institute and the Sheriffs Toy Project.