Two battle tested veterans will collide when Mario Martinez, CDCR – Pleasant Valley State Prison, faces Saul Pelayo, U.S. Army in a matchup loaded with experience and grit.
Martinez is a high level fighter who once had plans to turn pro and has proven himself against tough competition.
Pelayo sharpened his skills boxing for the Army, building the kind of discipline and toughness that will show when he steps into the ring.
Martinez is grinding through camp at Palafox Boxing Academy, training alongside a stable of professional fighters.
Pelayo is preparing at Reyes Boxing Club, getting work with undefeated #6 Rance Garces and the UCA Super Middleweight Champion Alberto Suarez.
Neither man is coming to play it safe.Both are coming to fight and both will be hunting for the finish.
Don’t miss the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Valley Strong Ballpark in Visalia CA. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.