May 2023 14

The UCA 3rd ranked Denise Guerrero, San Bernardino Police Dept is in training camp preparing to make a huge statement when she squares off with #1 ranked Elise Garcia, Long Beach Police Dept for the Masters UCA Welterweight title.

Guerrero was able to squeeze in a few minutes between work and training to answer a few questions about training camp, preparation, and her prediction on the fight.

UCA – What gym do you train at and who is your coach?
DG – Cops 4 Kids – Colton, Carlos Palomino

UCA – How many days a week are you training?
DG – 3-4

UCA – Who are some of the people you are sparring or training with to prepare for the fight?
DG – No one specific, whoever is available.

UCA – Has your training and preparation for this fight been any different from your previous fights?
DG – Not really

UCA – How has the process been preparing for this fight with work, family and training fitting into your schedule?
DG – It makes for long tiring days but always feels good at the end.

UCA – Are you working on anything specific for Garcia?
DG – No

UCA – If you feel the fight is close going into the 3rd round will you come out hard looking to push the pace and land something hard to win the round?
DG – I think you should always come out pushing.

UCA – Have you envisioned in your mind how the fight ends?
DG – Yes

UCA – Do you feel you will have to put on the best performance of your career to beat Garcia and win the title?
DG – Definitely, we should always strive to do our best.

UCA – What do you feel is your strongest weapon in the ring? 
DG – Stubbornness lol

UCA – Do you have a prediction for your fight?
DG – Victory for someone.

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