LA BOTB Results 5/24/13

BoChungut 1 – David Chung, LASD vs. Andy Chen, LASD. A great fight to kick off the show between two evenly matched fighters’ with similar styles. Close fight to score. Chung winner by split decision.

Bout 2 – Remin Pineda, LASD vs. Joseph Edmiston, LASD.  Pineda would have his hands full with EdmistoPinedan but he refused to let Edmiston impose his will on him. Edmiston would land some beautiful right hands in the first round but it didn’t stop Pineda from coming forward.   When Edmiston threw a punch Pineda answered right back. One round a piece going into the 3rd round, both fighters needed a big round and came out hard at each other. Pineda landed some perfectly placed body shots in the 1st and 2nd rounds that may have paid dividends in the 3rd. Pineda continued to pressure Edmiston and the referee was forced to step in and stop the fight. Pineda winner 3rd round TKO.

GarciaBout 3 – Roger Garcia, LASD vs. Manny Amaya, LASD. The LASD Deputy Garcia engaged in an all-out war with fellow Deputy Amaya for 3 nonstop rounds.  Following the conclusion of this three-round contest there was no clear winner. The decision would be left up to the judges and Garcia was awarded the win by split decision. This fight definitely lived up to the hype.Ferrari

Bout 4 – Jesse Zagarnga, LASD vs. Kyle Ferrari, Alhambra PD This fight had everything; action, excitement, knock downs, windmill punches, haymakers, and warnings from the referee.  Both fighters would leave everything they had in the ring however the “Wild Child” Ferrari would leave a little bit more to pick up the win. Ferrari winner by decision. Early contender for “Fight of the Night.”

Bout 5lopez – Dianna Fazzini, LASD vs Shannon Lopez, LAPD. The puncher vs. the boxer, what a tough fight to score. A fight as close as this one can go either way; it depends on the judges and what they like. Do they prefer a boxer, who works behind the jab, looks to set up combinations and displays good footwork on the outside? Then you give it to Lopez.  Do the judges prefer a pressure fighter, who is aggressive, comes forward and throws more punches?  Then you give it to Fazzini. Lopez winner by decision.Hernandez

Bout 6 – Mike Hernandez, LASD vs. Craig Hamblin, CDCR, 2. Coming into the rematch Hamblin knew he needed a knockout or at least a knockdown to beat the hometown favorite Hernandez. Hamblin tried, he brought the fight to Hernandez all three rounds. Hamblin was the busier fighter throwing more punches and cutting the ring off but it wasn’t enough. The difference in the fight was Hernandez  footwork that kept him out of Hamblin’s range and landing the more effective punches. Hernandez winner by decision.

Bout 7 – Mark MarroMontanoquin, LASD vs Eriverto Montano, LAPD.  This was an exciting action packed fight from start to finish with both guys giving and receiving punishment.  These guys went at it! The thought of slowing down or giving up never entered their mind. These gladiators laid it all on the line. It was a back and forth battle but there had to be a winner. The difference is this fight was the higher connect percentage and crisper punches by Montano. From a technical stand point this was the best performance from Montano since he started boxing.  Montano winner by decision. Marroquin and Montano would receive “Fight of the Night’ honors for their tremendous heart and determination.

Bout 8 – Brandon Manning, LASD vs. Chris Martinez, Avenal PD. Manning was looking to repeat Martinezand Martinez was looking for revenge. When the bell sounded both fighters picked up where the last fight left off.  Martinez came out throwing laser sharp combinations and using beautiful footwork to get out of the way of Manning’s thunderous shots. Manning used his aggressive, mauling, brawling style to back Martinez up and rough him up against the ropes. Manning was a little too aggressive in the first round attempting to take Martinez down with a double leg take down. The referee would stop the action and take a point away from Manning.  Manning would settle down but continued to force Martinez to fight every second of every round. Manning  landed some heavy shots throughout the fight but it was Martinez ring generalship and combination punching that sealed the victory, setting up a much-anticipated trilogy.   Avenal Police Chief Jack Amoroso was in attendance and proud to see Martinez pick up the win.

Bout 9PerediaMathew Peredia, LASD vs. Michael Jaen, Inglewood PD. Two evenly matched fighters stepping into the ring for the first time showed good skills and composure. Close first round. The pace picked up in the 2nd round with Peredia putting together a nice combination prompting the referee to stop the action. Peredia winner 2nd TKO.

The Los Angeles Battle of the Badges is in the books. Another great event put on by team LASD, Mike Young, Hank Nagamine, Al and Darlene Fraijo.