Dec 2013 12

A capacity crowd is expected when the SoCal Battle of the Badges holds the first Public Safety boxing event of 2014. On Saturday February 1st Pechanga Resort and Casino will play host to 15 exciting bouts featuring some of the best fighters in California. The main event will feature undefeated 3rd ranked Ryan Hotchkiss, Barstow PD vs. once beaten 8-1, Travon Taylor, Orange Co. SD.   In the Co Main event #1 ranked Jr. Middleweight Dustin Rodriguez, Santa Monica FD will square off with the #1 ranked Middleweight Carlos Vega, Orange Co SD in a showdown that has major title implications. Also on the card 4th ranked Ray Encinas, LAPD will go head to head with Mario Daroda, Riverside PD in a Jr. Welterweight Showdown.  In the Light Heavyweight division 4th ranked Daniel Alvarez, Riverside SD who is coming off Fight of the Night honors returns to the ring to take on Hector Tamayo, Pechanga FD. The night will also feature Super Heavyweights 4th ranked Justin Robinson, Combat Center FD vs. 8th ranked Steve Mann, CDCR. This is going to be a tough card to beat.  Tickets are on sale now and priced at $30, ringside, $20 general and can be purchased online at www.socalbattleofthebadges.com or by calling the Pechanga Box Office 951-770-2507. Doors open at 5pm First fight at 6pm.