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When the matchups were being made for the NorCal Battle of the Badges, Lance Martinez, LASD said, “If I beat #1 ranked Montes, will I take over the #1 spot and be put in position to fight against the UCA Champion Efrain Moreno from LAPD?” The answer was “Yes.” Martinez is on the fast track to the top but with only 2 fights under his belt he has a big challenge in front of him. Montes holds a record of 9-1 and will have an added advantage of fighting at home. Noel Montes, CDCR – FSP and Lance Martinez, LASD will square off in a UCA Jr Heavyweight title eliminator fight. This is a must win fight for both boxers. Montes is 38 and is coming off a 4 year lay off. His last fight was a decision win over Victor Ibal, Sanger Police Dept. Martinez is only 26 and looks to rebound big from his only loss to the undefeated UCA Champion Joshua Robles, LAPD. Will the experience advantage of Montes be too much for Martinez to make up? Will the youth advantage of Martinez be enough to defeat Montes? Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets are on sale now.