Entering the Professional Ranks

Juan with Coach Maurice Ferguson

The rumor is true. Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante, LAPD will be turning pro.  July 27th will be the last time LAPD Officer, Juan Bustamante will be fighting as an amateur. Bustamante will be entering the professional boxing circuit following his fight with LASD Deputy, Erik Ramirez.  Bustamante has fought some of the biggest names in Public Safety (Chris Barrios, Jamaal Brathwaite, and James Davis). As a member of the Los Angeles Police Department Boxing team, Bustamante fought in many main events. Most current, his 4 round battle with James Davis, CDCR for the UCA State title.  Bustamante has been fortunate enough to fight for Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy promotions on the

Shane Mosley Boxing Gym

under card fight for Golden Boy presents Nokia Fight night (vs. Chris Barrios, LASD). Bustamante has fought for numerous amateur titles, Battle of the Badges and Commander Cups. When asked about transitioning to the pro level, he replied “I’ve been blessed with fighting some of the best Peace Officers, Firefighters and Military Personnel in the nation. I’ve won some exciting, high profile fights and lost some hard fought battles. My road to the professional circuit has not been an easy one and that’s why I think I will do well. When I step into the ring for my pro debut, I’m not going to just represent myself, my family, my boxing club and Police Department. I will be representing every Peace Officer, Firefighter and Military brother/sister that has ever put on a pair of boxing gloves and tested themselves in the boxing ring.” When asked if he had any details about his pro debut, he said simply “My coach (Maurice Ferguson) has me in the gym training hard everyday and, we gotta look good for Suga Shane (Mosley) on July 27th”