“I Believe There Will Be An Upset”

The SoCal Battle of the Badges returns to Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, CA Saturday June, 2023.

This mega event will feature a UCA Championship Double Header. First up will be the newly crowned UCA Jr Middleweight Champion Aidan Nolasco, Long Beach Police Dept defending his title against 2nd ranked Dylan Hicks, Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept.

Nolasco just came out of a 3 round technical war of a fight with Manual Maldonado, Burbank Police Dept on April 15, 2023 at the Central California Battle of the Badges. Nolasco will be stepping back in the ring only after 6 weeks from having the UCA Jr Middleweight belt wrapped  around his waist.  That is the quickest turn around time for any UCA Champion. LBPD Boxing Coach Walter Lavarro said, “We want to stay busy and we will fight anyone!”

Nolasco will be facing a very tough opponent in Dylan Hicks. The challenger holds 5 wins and only one loss to the former UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Marcel Hernandez, CDCR – ASP.  Hicks is a crafty fighter who has been around the fight game a long time.  Nolasco will be Hicks toughest test yet. Stablemates Strigglers, Maldonado, Martinez and LASD boxing coach Abran Rodriguez are pushing Hicks everyday in camp. “I feel good about the match up” Coach Abran said. “Now I’ve seen Nolasco fight and know what to expect. I believe there will be an upset.”  Countdown 28 days!

Don’t miss any of the action Saturday June 3, 2023 at Pechanga Resort and Casino. Doors open at 2pm first fight at 3pm. Purchase tickets at www.socalbattleofthebadges.com or at the door.