3 fighters from the Long Beach Police Dept Boxing Team are in training camp preparing to compete in the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center.

Picture L to R
UCA Super Middleweight Marco Lopez,
LBPD Boxing Coach, Police & Fire Olympic Gold Medalist and former UCA Jr Welterweight Title Challenger Walter Lavarro,
UCA Welterweight Elise Garcia,
UCA Jr Middleweight Aiden Nolasco.

Countdown 124 days.

Once a again the UCA will team up with the Visalia Convention Center to put on the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023.  The event will kick off the public safety boxing season.

Each year the Central California Battle of the Badges attracts the biggest names and the biggest fights. Year after year the card is stacked with the best fighters and every fight is tough.

This is where fighters get recognized. It’s public safety boxing at it’s finest. Lock in the date and let’s get ready to rumble.

The UCA 2nd ranked Middleweight Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office received the Frontline Metal Performance of the Night award for his performance against Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Dept at the NorCal Battle of the Badges event October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Casino in Wheatland.  This custom metal award was made by Johnny Cernucan, at Frontline Metal.

Andy Pholkham was picked from a stacked card as the Performance of the Night winner by the former 3X IBF, WBA, NABO World Champion Tony “The Tiger” Lopez and the former WBA World Champion Loreto Garza.

To earn Fight of the Night honors a fight has to produce adrenaline, excitement and fireworks in a way that stands out from the rest of the card.

UCA FOTN honors could have easily been awarded to:
Briana Doss vs Ruby Bitzer
Marcel Hernandez vs Edy Bryant
Andy Pholkham vs Vinny Bellafronte

Unfortunately there can only be one.

The NorCal Battle of the Badges UCA Fight of the Night honors is awarded to Aaron Benoit and Leonard Baker. They brought out the best in each other. Their styles were made for each other and it made for a great high skill level fight.

The dust has settled a bit from the fight weekend at the Hard Rock Hotel Sacramento at Fire Mountain. What a night of action packed entertainment. The momentum of Public Safety Boxing has shown no signs of slowing down in putting on competitive action packed fights.

The opening bout of the NorCal Battle of the Badges featured two fighters making their ring debut. UCA Jr Heavyweight Kevin Lloyd, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office defeated Nathan Pigg, CDCR by split decision in a back and forth battle. Lloyd takes over the #2 spot in the Jr Heavyweight division and Pigg is right behind him at #3.

The 2nd bout of the night featured the undefeated 3rd ranked Super Middleweight Quinell Atkins, Fresno Police Dept squaring off with Kevin Disibio, CDCR – Solano State Prison for the vacant UCA Super Middleweight crown. Disibio put on a masterful performance to defeat Atkins by decision and become the new UCA Super Middleweight Champion. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion Is Warden Heather Shirley from Wasco State Prison

Bout 3 And the new…. Masters UCA Super Middleweight Champion Javier Banuelos, CDCR- California State Prison Sacramento. Banuelos defeated Rashaan Jones, Solano County District Attorney’s Office by a split decision nail biter to claim the Master UCA Super Middleweight title. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion Is Jim Cooper CA State Assemblyman and Sheriff Elect for County of Sacramento

Bout 4 The Masters UCA Super Heavyweight John Nolan, CDCR – Mule Creek State Prison defeated Craig Hamblin, CDCR – CA State Prison Sacramento by decision to take over the #2 spot in the Masters Super Heavyweight division.

Bout 5 UCA Super Cruiserweights Carlos Canez, Yocha Dehe Fire Dept and Gnia Kong, CDCR – CA Medical Facility made their ring debut. Both fighters would have their moments in the fight. Kong was very game and never backed down. The difference was Canez landed the cleaner punches. Canez knows how to thread the needle right through the gloves and land his shots. He is fun to watch. Canez winner by decision.

Bout 6 And the new…. UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Marcel Hernandez, CDCR Avenal State Prison. Edy Bryant, U.S Forest Service and Hernandez battled for 3 nonstop rounds for the UCA title. From the opening bell Bryant and Hernandez imposed their will on one another with neither fighter backing down. Bryant and Hernandez worked for everything they got in the fight. This was a very close fight that was decided by 2 or 3 landed punches. Hernandez would edge Bryant to pick up the win and the UCA Jr Welterweight title. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion Is Bobby Davis Chief of Police for Elk Grove Police Dept.

Bout 7 UCA Middleweights Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Dept and Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office. engaged in an exciting 3 round battle. When the final bell rang Pholkham would pick up a razor close split  decision win. With the win, Pholkham takes over the #2 spot and puts his name in title conversations to challenge #1 ranked Chad Madrid, Santa Monica Police Dept for the vacant UCA Middleweight title.

Bout 8 And still… The UCA Double Champ Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton Fire Dept.

Dubiansky defended his UCA Super Heavyweight title by handing 2nd ranked Kyle Hatcher, Livingston Police Dept his first defeat.  Can anyone stop Dubiansky? He doesn’t  seem to have any weakness. Dubiansky is always looking for challenges and will fight anyone. He is interested in dropping to Jr Heavyweight and challenging the UCA Jr Heavyweight Champion Efrain Moreno, LAPD and becoming the first fighter to hold 3 UCA titles.  Presenting the UCA belt to the Champ Champ is Brandon Luke Chief of Police for the Rancho Cordova Police Dept.

Bout 9 The only female fight on the NorCal Battle of the Badges card lived up to the significant hype.  Ruby Bitzer, Officer of the Court and Briana Doss, CDCR – Solano State Prison made their ring debut and gave the fans their monies worth. It was nonstop action from start to finish. When the final bell rang and the scorecards were added up Briana Doss would claim the victory by split decision. 

Bout 10 The UCA 3rd ranked Super Heavyweight Noel Montes, CDCR – Folsom State Prison defeated Lance Martinez, LASD by decision Saturday night. Huge credit to Martinez for traveling from Los Angeles with only 2 fights (1-1) and taking on the hometown favorite and holding his own against the more experienced (9-1) Montes.

Bout 11 And the new… Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Adan Castillo, Yolo County Sheriff’s Office.

An unfortunate event happened 30 seconds into the first round of the fight. The UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento Sheriffs Office was circling away from Castillo and he ruptured his right quadricep tendon and fell to the canvas. The referee signaled to the Dr that Pfau was unable to continue, and Castillo was declared the technical winner by TKO and the new UCA Champion. A rematch is set for next year. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion Is Nathan Seger Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sgt. and the Sacramento Deputy Sheriff’s Association President

Bout 12  And still… The undefeated undisputed reigning and defending UCA Jr Cruiserweight Champion Aaron Benoit, CDCR – CHCF. Aaron Benoit vs Leonard Baker, Bakersfield Police Dept delivered as promised. High level action from bell to bell. It was a tactical match as both boxers displayed superb skills, battling from a distance and in close quarters. Baker would land his combinations and Benoit would match it.

As the fight wore on it became a question of who can keep up with this pace. Both fighters made each other work for everything they earned. This was a great test to the high boxing IQ of both fighters. In the end neither man was the clear-cut winner. Winner by split decision and still….. The UCA Jr Cruiserweight Champion Aaron Benoit. Presenting the UCA belt Is Warden Patrick covello from Mule Creek State Prison.

Bout 13 – 3rd ranked Ray Bautista, Contra Costa Fire Dept was scheduled to fight Mike Valle, CDCR – PVSP for the interim UCA Light Heavyweight title but Valle suffered an injury 2 days before the fight and the title fight was off the table. Bautista wanted to fight and was willing to fight anyone. Part time EMT Zane Hiestand who is always in the gym sparring and training next to stablemates Dansby, Kong, Benoit and Cross he accepted the fight.

Bautista pressured Hiestand the whole fight. Hiestand showed good footwork and moved around the ring looking for openings to land. Another close fight for the judges to score. When the scorecards were added up Hiestand would pick up the win by split decision.

Bout 14 In boxing and in all sports there are questionable calls and wrong decisions made. These are not made on purpose, Calls and decisions are made in split seconds from the perspective of the person making the call. More often than not it is one person doing their best and mistakes just happen. In this day and age we have the ability to go back and review a call and hopefully confirm that the correct call was made or decide that the call was wrong and make amends to fix it. On Saturday night bout 14 Anthony Cross vs Israel Padilla during round one Cross was given 3 standing 8 counts. Cross went on to have two strong rounds and was declared the winner at the end of the fight.  In review and per UCA rules, if a fighter receives 3 standing 8 counts or knockdowns in a round the bout will be stopped. Due to this rule the bout should have been stopped in the 1st round. The decision has been overturned and Israel Padilla, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept is the new UCA Cruiserweight Champion.  Both fighters are true gentleman and amazing competitors. Each has been gracious in their understanding while we have sorted this out. Congratulations to The New… UCA Cruiserweight Champion Israel Padilla Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.  Presenting the belt to the new Champion is Don Novey Jr from Don Novey Jr Law Group.

Bout 15 Micheal Ford, Southern Marin Fire Dept vs Nathan Jennings, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office featured 2 fighters making their ring debut. Boxer vs the puncher. Both fighters had their moments on the fight. Both fighters landed close to the same amount of punches. The difference in the fight may have been the ring generalship by Ford. Super close fight. When the scorecards were added up Ford would get the split decision victory.

Bout 16 Darnell Strigglers, LASD made his ring debut against battle tested Jacob Duncan, Shasta County Sheriffs Dept. Both fighters would have their moments. Another tough fight for the judges to score. Strigglers would get the split decision win.

The last bout of the night featured Daniel Dansby, CDCR – Calif Medical Facility. Squaring off with

UCA newcomer Johnny Ciprian, Federal Bureau of Prisons for the Masters UCA Heavyweight title. It was a chess type of fight. Neither fighter wanted to make a mistake or take a risk. Tough fight to score. Daniel Dansby would receive the split decision victory and become the new…. Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion. Presenting the UCA belt to the new Champion is Matt Owens Sheriff’s Lt. and Vice President of the Sacramento County Law Enforcement Management Association LEMA.

The NorCal BOTB event broke all Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain records for attendance, hotel room occupancy and concession sales. Proceeds from the event benefited the Fallen Officers Resource Fund, Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project and the Firefighters Burn Institute.

The NorCal Battle of the Badges fight card is now official, all the fighters successfully hit their mark on the scale. There is only one word to describe tomorrow night’s fights…., BANGERS !! Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm.

34 Battle Ready fighters participating in Saturday night’s highly-anticipated Northern California Battle of the Badges event will hit the scale tomorrow night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. The first fighter will step onto the scale at 4pm. The official weigh in is open to the public. Don’t miss your chance to see the fighters square off with their opponent one last time before they meet in the ring Saturday night.

In 3 days the NorCal Battle of the Badges will showcase the most talented public safety fighters in the game These are the best fights that can be made in public safety boxing. If you are a fight fan you absolutely have to see this event. This is not a sales pitch it’s just a  statement of fact.  See you Saturday!

Fight week is finally here!!

For 36 fighters the preparation for one of the most challenging, yet rewarding journeys started months ago. The work is done and the stage is set for an exciting night of UCA Championship Boxing. The fighters will spend this final week polishing their skills to shine on Saturday night.

Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  

In life, everything is earned, nothing is given. The things that are valuable must be earned, because something that’s precious is unlikely to simply be handed out.

And still…
And new..
UCA Champion
UCA Golden Fists
UCA Gladiator
UCA Gold Medalist
Silver Medalist
UCA Fight of the Night

Northern California Battle of the Badges this Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain.  Doors open at 4pm first punch thrown at 6pm.

Countdown 7 days until the NorCal Battle of the Badges returns to the big stage. On Saturday October 15, 2022 the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain will play host to a spectacular night of UCA Championship Boxing.  This is Public  Safety Boxing at its finest. From top to bottom the card is stacked with talent.  20 bouts featuring 40 of the best fighters in the country.

Nothing more to say. See you at the fights.

For the past 8 weeks the UCA #3 Light Heavyweight Ray Bautista, Contra Costa County Fire Dept  has been preparing for his UCA Light Heavyweight title eliminator bout with #1 ranked Michael Valle, CDCR – PVSP.  Bautista has been training alongside stablemates Gio Morales, DC Biscoe and Ruben Leon at the Old School Boxing Gym in Fairfield. “They are great sparring partners” Bautista said. “They each have different styles which will have me ready for anything”
During each workout Bautista is constantly reminded by his coach Sergio Sanchez and Jose Barboza to have good technique and stay focused on the fundamentals.
Bautista had a chance to spar with the former WBC Continental Americas Welterweight Champion  Allen Sanchez (21-5) last week. Bautista had this to say about sparing the former champion. “What an awesome opportunity to spar Allen. He is never out of position and makes little movements to avoid and throw punches.” Bautista is like a sponge at the gym soaking up all the knowledge he can get from other fighters and his trainers. If Bautista can sneak by Valle he will get his chance to face the undefeated UCA Light Heavyweight Champion Cesar Sosa, CDCR CMF a second time.
Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund, Firefighters Burn Institute and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project.

UCA Cruiserweight Jacob Duncan, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to make his return to the ring. Duncan took some time to answer a few questions about his upcoming fight with Darnell Strigglers, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept.

UCA – When did you start your career in Law Enforcement?

JD – I started my career working with the Anderson Police Department in 2016. I was promoted to a Detective over there from December 2018- March 2022. I transitioned over to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office as a Detective in March of 2022.

UCA – When did you start boxing?

JD – I’ve been boxing on and off since I was 12, but my only amateur fight was with Battle of the Badges in 2017. Which I lost to a decision.

UCA – What made you want to box?

JD – Boxing is an outlet for me for work and it helps me stay in working shape for the job.

UCA– How much road work are you doing to prepare for this fight? Sprints, stairs, hills?   

JD – I do 15 miles worth of running a week with body weight circuits implemented in. 3 miles of that is hill climbs.

UCA – Who is your coach?

JD – My coach is Daniel Azarate with Shasta Boxing Club

UCA – Who are some of your sparring partners?

JD – My primary sparring partner right now is Tim Chavez.

UCA – How often do you spar?

JD – I’m incorporating sparring into each training session which is at least four times a week. We also travel out of the area to spar with new talent to give my skill more depth.

UCA – Do you have a prediction for your fight with Darnell Strigglers, LASD  

JD – My prediction is to put on a good show and tire Darnell out. If he gives me any opportunities I’ll take advantage of them with some big blows.

Don’t miss the action live and in person Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP, Skybox – $150
Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage or at the door Saturday October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund, Firefighters Burn Institute and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

The undefeated Masters UCA Heavyweight title challenger Johnny Ciprian, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Atwater, CA traveled to Sacramento this morning to get a different look from some different fighters. Ciprian is on a quest to become the New Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion and isn’t letting anything get in his way. “It is an honor to be on this card and fight Dansby” Ciprian said. “Mark my words we will get Fight of the Night and I will be the New Masters UCA Heavyweight Champion.”

Don’t miss the action Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

UCA Super Middleweight Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Department will be making his ring debut October 15, 2022 at the NorCal Battle of the Badges.  He will square off Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office in a UCA Super Middleweight bout. Vinny answered a few questions about his upcoming fight, his  opponent, and training.

UCA – What gym do you train at?

VB – I train at DG Combat in Concord CA.

UCA – When did you start training at DG Combat?

VB – I started training with my coach Tony DeSousa at DG Boxing in 2010.

UCA – How many days a week are you training for boxing?

VB – Every day’s training has at least aspects of boxing in it.  Everything I have been doing since taking the fight has been in preparation for this bout.  

UCA – How often do you spar?

VB – I spar twice a week.

UCA – How many miles per week do you run?

VB – I put in about 6 to 8 miles a week. Some long runs and some sprinting workouts.

UCA – Aside from running and preparing for your fight at the gym do you do any other training?

VB – Other training includes weight training and interval work.

UCA – You will be making your ring debut against Andy Pholkham, SSO who has fight experience and knows what it’s like fighting in front of a big crowd. Do you think that gives him an advantage?

VB – Sure. I think if I’m completely honest, it would give him a slight advantage, simply because it won’t be so novel for him as it will be for me. I plan on compensating for this disadvantage by putting myself in as good of shape as I can possibly be in.

UCA – Have you and your coach come up with a game plan for the fight?

VB – Yep! Try to beat him up if I can.

UCA – Do you have a prediction ?

VB – I’m gonna do my very best.

Don’t miss the action Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain.  Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

For the past 8 weeks Castillo has  been mentally and physically preparing for the challenge ahead of him. Castillo will square off with the Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office. Castillo is in full camp mode. He is 100% dedicated and focused on the battle he is about to face. “It is going to be a war” Castillo said. “I’ve always wanted a fight like this. When it’s over and we are waiting for the decision and no one knows who is going to win.  I’m honored to share the ring with Chuck. I have a lot of respect for him and out of respect I’m going to give him the best version of myself.”

Don’t miss the action Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain.
Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  

Fight fans here we go! The Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office will put his title on the line against the battle tested veteran Adan Castillo, Yolo County Sheriffs Dept. Pfau and  Castillo are nearly mirror images of each other who believe a good defense is a good offense making this clash one of the most anticipated fights on an action packed card. Both fighters are very dangerous and one wrong move can mean an early night.

Watch the action live Saturday October  15, 2022 at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP, Skybox – $150. Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday, October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage. Tickets can also be purchased at the door Saturday, October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

UCA Super Cruiserweights Michael Ford, Southern Marin Fire Dept vs Nathan Jennings, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office features a matchup between a boxer vs a puncher.  Ford will have a sizable height and reach advantage. He will need to use his footwork and long arms to keep the fight on the outside and Jennings at the end of his punches. The tough and rugged Jennings will be looking to slip punches to close the distance and get Ford against the ropes and unload damaging punches to the body and head.  Ford and Jennings will be making their ring debut and will need to keep their composure and listen to their coach. Both fighters have their advantages but the winner of this fight will simply come down to who can stay calm and execute their game plan.

Don’t miss the action live and in person 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 still available. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP, Skybox – $150. Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage. Tickets can be purchased at the door Saturday October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

UCA Cruiserweights Jacob Duncan, Shasta Sheriff’s Office vs Darnell Strigglers, LASD features a matchup between two highly competitive fighters who are ready to make a statement in the Cruiserweight division. Duncan is training at the Shasta Boxing Club in Redding, CA with his main stablemate Tim Chavez, and Head Coach/Owner Daniel Azarate. Strigglers is preparing for his ring debut at Brick House Boxing Gym in North Hollywood with main stablemate Lance Martinez and LASD Head Coach/Fighter Abran Rodriguez. Jacob and Strigglers plan on putting on a great performance and making a name for themself as one of the most promising Cruiserweights.

Don’t miss the action live and in person Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP, Skybox – $150
Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday, October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage. Tickets can be purchased at the door Saturday October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

Two heavy handed highly skilled big men will go toe to toe when Johnny Ciprian, Federal Bureau of Prisons faces #1 ranked Daniel Dansby, CDCR – CMF for the Masters UCA Heavyweight crown.  Ciprian is sharpening his skills at Reyes Boxing Club in Atwater, CA.  Ciprian believes he has what it takes to hand Dansby his first defeat and become the new Masters Heavyweight Champion. Dansby is preparing for battle at Caballero’s Boxing Gym in Sacramento. The unbeaten fighter is determined to score a big win over Ciprian and walk out of the ring with the belt around his waist. Ciprian and Dansby have the skill and power to make it an early night.  Expect a war!

Don’t miss the action live and in person 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. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75
VIP, Skybox – $150. Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage. Tickets can be purchased at the door Saturday October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project. 

The nonstop action continues with Rashaan Jones, District Attorney’s Office squaring off with Javier Banuelos, CDCR – CSP Sacramento for the Masters UCA Super Middleweight Championship title. There is no game plan for Jones and Banuelos other than victory by any means necessary and walking out of the ring with the belt around their waist.

Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Tickets are on-sale now. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75
VIP Skybox – $150. Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday, October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage or at the door Saturday, October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

UCA Super Heavyweights John Nolan, CDCR Mule Creek State Prison vs Craig Hamblin, CDCR – CSP Sacramento features a matchup between two fearless punches who never back down from a challenge. Nolan and Hamblin are ready to blaze a path of destruction when they step into the ring.

Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Tickets are on-sale now. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP, Skybox – $150. Tickets can be purchased at the a official weigh in Friday October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage or at the door Saturday, October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project 

The UCA Super Lightweight Briana Doss, CDCR – Solano State Prison is deep into her training camp at Ace Boxing Gym in Vallejo. Doss began preparing for her ring debut in July and works out 3 days a week with coach Ace Johnson. “The first day I came into the gym Ace put me through a 90 minute workout, Doss said. “He tried to break me but I didn’t quit and since that day I haven’t missed a day of training.” When Doss was asked about stepping into the ring for the first time and facing Ruby Bitzer, Officer of the Court she said, “I trust Ace will have me ready.” Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain.

Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Tickets are on-sale now. General Admission- $50, Ringside – $75, VIP Skybox – $150. Tickets can be purchased at the official weigh in Friday, October 14. 2022 at 4pm on the Hard Rock Live Stage or at the door Saturday, October 15, 2022 starting at 4pm. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

This UCA Jr Middleweight showdown between Emilio Enriquez, CDCR – CSP Sacramento and David Martinez, CDCR – Sierra Conservation Center features two well rounded fighters with championship aspirations. Enriquez is preparing for his ring debut at Ultimate Fitness in Sacramento with coach Joey Rodriguez.

Martinez is training for his encounter with Enriquez at Felipe Boxing 209 in Stockton with coach Felipe Martinez.  David will be making his 2nd UCA appearance. He gave a good account of himself in his debut, losing a close tough fight to #1 ranked Jose Espinoza, Fresno Sheriffs Dept in October of 2019. With valuable experience under his belt, Martinez is ready to put on a show.

Countdown 45 days until the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Tickets are on-sale now and can be purchased at the official weigh in at 4pm and at the door the day of the event. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sheriffs Toy Project.

This UCA Jr Heavyweight matchup between Diego Martinez, Federal Bureau of Prisons vs Gnia Kong, CDCR – Calif Medical Facility features two promising contenders making their ring debut.  Martinez has been training for two years with his coach and former fighter Rick Muñoz.  Martinez has put in a lot of rounds with UCA Super Heavyweight & UCA Golden Fists award winner Brent Pavey, FBP.  He has also put in rounds with a fighter we will be hearing about soon, Jacob Casanova, FBP who has over 50 amateur fights. Kong trains at Grimz Gym and is being pushed by his coach Mel Walker and stablemates UCA title challengers Kevin Disibio, CDCR – Solano and Daniel Dansby CDCR- CMF. Martinez and Kong are prepared to make a solid first impression and have their hand raised on fight night.

Only 45 days until the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  General Admission tickets can be purchased at the official weigh in Friday, October 14, 2022 at 4pm at the Hard Rock Live stage or purchase tickets at the door on Saturday. starting at 4pm.

UCA Jr Heavyweights Nathan Pigg, CDCR – CHCF vs Kevin Lloyd, Sacramento Sheriffs Office features a matchup between 2 fighters making their ring debut and who are ready to make their presence known. Pigg is a tall southpaw with a good jab and will look to keep Lloyd at the end of it. Pigg is fighting out of Tortoise Shell Boxing Gym with stablemate Aaron Benoit.
Lloyd has picked up the fundamentals of boxing fairly quickly. Only training for 6 months, he has good footwork, balance and throws punches with good technique. Lloyd is preparing for battle at Cayuga Boxing Gym under coach Shawn Porghavami and also trains with the Sacramento Sheriffs Office Boxing team.

Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Tickets are on-sale now. General Admission Tickets are only $50.00. Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project

The former UCA Champion #1 ranked Mike Valle, CDCR – Pleasant Valley State Prison and #3 Ray Bautista, Contra Costa County Fire Dept. are destined to shine when they clash for the UCA Interim Light Heavyweight Championship title. This is a must win fight. The winner will earn the Interim belt and guaranteed title fight with the undefeated Champion Cesar Sosa, CDCR – Calif Medical Facility.  Valle and Bautista possess a mix of speed and power that will surely have the fans on their feet.

Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Tickets are on-sale now. General Admission tickets are only $50
Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project.

A pair of talented fighters are ready to stake their claim for a middleweight title fight. UCA newcomer Vinny Bellafronte, Woodland Fire Dept will collide with Andy Pholkham, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office in a UCA Super Middleweight catchweight fight.

Pholkham is a proven warrior who takes on all comers. He has a vicious body attack and looks to end fights early. Pholkham is honing his skills at Grimz gym and with the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office Boxing Team. Bellafronte is a light heavyweight squeezed into a middleweight body. He is all muscle but agile and fluid in his abilities and doesn’t seem to have any weakness. Bellafronte is sharpening his skills at DG Combat in Concord under Coach Tony DeSousa.

The Middleweight division is wide open and waiting for someone to take it over. Sitting at the top of the middleweight division is undefeated Chad Madrid, Santa Monica Police Dept. A dominating performance by Pholkham or Bellafronte could perhaps shoot one of them to the top of the division to face Madrid for the UCA Middleweight title.

Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  Tickets are on-sale now.

Two heavy handed veterans are in parallel training camps nearly 500 miles away from each other preparing for one of the most anticipated matchups on the NorCal Battle of the Badges card. The Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight Champion Chuck Pfau, Sacramento Sheriff’s Office will put his title on the line against Glenn Gilhuber, Dreamland Masters Tournament in San Jose and placed first in the Red Shield Classic event in Portland. He also won the Cinco de Mayo Showdown in Portland. Glen’s only loss was at the Ringside World Championships in Kansas City.  Gilhuber seems to be the perfect opponent for the champion. Pfau is always looking for the toughest challenge with the highest degree of difficulty. He owns a record of 6-1  and earned his UCA title by defeating Travis Tilton, Sugar Creek Illinois Fire Dept.  Pfau will once again take on a fighter from out of state who will travel to California to try to take his belt. Pfau and Gilhuber are preparing for for their toughest opponent with the same prize awaiting them. Will the champion continue his reign as the best Masters UCA Super Cruiserweight? Or will the belt be going back to Oregon with a new owner?

Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. Tickets are on-sale now.

The average boxer thinks he/she can miss a day of training and double down the next day. The focused and determined boxer is already doubling down every single day. He/she knows a lost day of training is lost forever. Countdown 75 days until the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.  
General Admission $50
Ringside $75
VIP Skybox/Balcony $150

The UCA 2nd ranked Kyle Hatcher, Livingston Police Dept vs #3 Victor Ibal, Sanger Police Dept features a matchup between two skilled heavyweight fighters. Hatcher has blazed a path of destruction in his boxing career. Displaying superb boxing and power across his 6 wins. He will face a fearless fighter in Ibal, who has 18 fights and never backs down from anyone. Ibal trains at the Batcave in Clovis under coach Williams and stablemates Atkins, Baker and Lewis. Ibal also gets in rounds with Jett Blackwell  at Aleman’s Boxing Gym in Fresno. Hatcher trains at The Truth Boxing Gym in Turlock and has put in a lot of rounds with pro fighters Rodney Hernandez and Marco Delgado. Hatcher is also scheduled to spar with the USA Olympic Silver Medalist Richard Torres Jr before he meets Ibal.  The winner of this fight will lock in his spot to challenge Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton Fire Dept for the UCA Heavyweight title.  Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.
General Admission $50
Ringside $75
VIP Skybox/Balcony $150

The UCA Double Champ Chris Dubiansky, Camp Pendleton Fire Dept will travel over 500 miles to defend his UCA Super Heavyweight title against the always dangerous #1 ranked Donavon Lewis, Fresno Police Dept. With a record of 6 wins and no defeats Lewis has loudly declared he is a clear and present threat to Dubiansky’s title. Team Lewis is confident he will be leaving the ring as the new champion.  They keep betting against Dubiansky and he keeps proving them wrong.Dubiansky started turning heads when he traveled to Hanford CA as the underdog and defeated the UCA 2 division Champion Marqus Blevins, Kings County Sheriffs Dept. Will Dubiansky get passed the super athletic, bigger and stronger Lewis and prove everyone wrong again? Don’t miss matchup that will determine the nations best super heavyweight fighter.Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. 
General Admission$50
Ringside $75
VIP Skybox/Balcony $150
Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project.

The only female fight on the NorCal Battle of the Badges card features a highly anticipated matchup between UCA Super Lightweights  Briana Doss, CDCR Solano State Prison vs Ruby Bitzer, Officer of the Court.  Both fighters are ready to make a big splash in their ring debut. Doss is training 3 to 5 days a week with Ace Johnson of Ace Boxing in Vallejo
Bitzer is training at UFC Gym, Sacramento with Marcus Reaves 4 times a week. This is guaranteed fireworks!! Don’t miss the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm. 
General Admission $50
Ringside $75
VIP Skybox/Balcony $150.
Proceeds benefit the Fallen Officers Resource Fund and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project.

The UCA Cruiserweight Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR – CSP Sacramento and the UCA #1 ranked Sean Baker, LA Fire Department met for the first time Saturday. Their meeting took place by chance. Cross was in Los Angeles for the Ryan Garcia vs Javier Fortuna fight at Crypto.com Arena and decided to stop by the LA Fire Station and meet his rival. This is raising hopes that talks for a fight might get serious.

This would certainly be one of the biggest UCA Championship fights and could potentially shatter all box-office attendance records. Cross and Baker have perfect records and are not afraid to ruin their streak or tarnish their legacy to test themselves against the best competition. This dream fight was originally scheduled for the Central California Battle of the Badges April 11, 2020 but was canceled due to covid, a huge disappointment to the public safety boxing world. The timing was perfect for Cross and Baker to finally meet. Let’s hope the timing is perfect for them to finally meet in the ring.

On Saturday October 15, 2022 Israel Padilla, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept will stand before the 190 pound king to see if he can do to the UCA Champion Anthony Cross, CDCR CSP Sacramento what all 6 Cruiserweights before him could not.  Team Padilla is confident they will end the reign of the undefeated champion. Cross has never ducked anyone and always wanted the toughest challenges. “I think Padilla will be by far my toughest challenge to date, but I’m so ready for it” Cross said. “I think Padilla and I will be pure fireworks and produce fight of the night.”

The undisputed reigning and defending UCA Jr Welterweight Champion BJ Adkins, Raleigh County (WV) Sheriffs Dept is vacating his title to become a 2 division Champion. Adkins will drop down a weight class and challenge the UCA Lightweight Champion, Ruben Munoz, CA Dept of Social Service Investigations where he aims to capture his 2nd belt. Adkins and Munoz will meet at the Central California Battle of the Badges Saturday April 15, 2023 at the Visalia Convention Center.

Fighters the wait is over! The stage is set for the NorCal Battle of the Badges Saturday October 15, 2022. This year’s event will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. The Hard Rock Live 2,500 seat venue serves as the region’s premier event destination which is sure to add to the excitement, and exhilaration exclusive to UCA promoted events. This unique setting includes floor seating, bleacher seating and a second level mezzanine with VIP boxes and balcony seating, creating a private and intimate setting for your fans, friends and family. This is going to be a boxing extravaganza that can’t be missed. As a competitor you will experience boxing like you’ve never seen it before. Let’s get ready to rumble! Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.

On Friday May 27, 2022 the Ramona Bowl in Hemet CA hosted the SoCal Battle of the Badges “Fight Night under the Lights.” Fans filled the Ramona Bowl to see 16 action packed fights. The event featured a UCA Championship Double Header. 

The first title fight of the night featured a unique style matchup between Kellen Kramer,  Bell Gardens Police Dept vs Jesse Zuñiga, LAPD for the UCA Jr Middleweight title. Kramer is known for his mauling, brawling style. He charges forward and smothers his opponent with a barrage of punches. Zuñiga is a very patient and calculated fighter who waits for his opponent to make a mistake and makes them pay for it.  When the bell rang to start this Jr Middleweight war Kramer came out of his corner ready to attack.  The game plan was neutralized by spectacular footwork, timing and elusiveness from Zuniga. The rugged and always tough Kramer was knocked down early in the round and got right back to his feet. Zuñiga’s timing and counter punching was just too much for Kramer. Zuñiga would score a knockout victory right before the bell sounded to end the 1st round.  And New….UCA Jr Welterweight Champion Jesse Zuniga, Los Angeles Police Dept. 

Next up was perhaps the biggest female fight in Public Safety boxing history. The UCA Welterweight Champion Asiah Medawar, San Bernardino Sheriffs Dept put her belt on the line to take on the undefeated #1 ranked April Fonseca, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. This fight delivered as promised.  It was a 3 round war that showcased both fighters skill level, grit and toughness. Both fighters pressed the action from the first to the last bell. This was a very close fight that was decided by 2 or 3 scoring punches. Tough fight for the judges to score.  When the scorecards were added up it was a split decision victory. And New….UCA Welterweight Champion April Fonseca, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept.

The UCA title fight contracts are signed and the weights are made for a UCA Championship doubleheader. First to the scale was the former UCA Middleweight Champion Kellen Kramer, Bell Gardens Police Dept  Kramer weighed in 4 pounds under the 154 pound limit.  Jesse Zuniga, Los Angeles Police Dept weighed in at a ready 152 pounds. Its go time.  In less than 5 hours these fighters will meet in the ring to battle it out for the vacant UCA Jr Middleweight strap. Title.

The first female fighter to step on the scale was the undisputed UCA Welterweight Champion Asiah Medawar, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept. Medawar weighed in at 149 pounds. Next up to the scale was the undefeated #1 ranked April Fonseca, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. weighing in at 151 pounds. Both fighters came in under the contracted weight of 154 pounds.  Later this evening the UCA Welterweight title will be up for grabs.

The belt will do the talking at the SoCal Battle of the Badges in Hemet at the Ramona Bowl Amphitheater. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door. Doors open at 5pm first fight at 6pm.