Some rivalries demand a second chapter and #8 Beto Ortiz, CDCR – California Health Care Facility vs #3 Ismael Alvarez, Fresno Police Department is one of them.
These two fast rising juggernauts share more than just unfinished business. Both bring size, power, and athleticism, and both believe they belong in the title conversation. Their first meeting at last year’s NorCal Battle of the Badges ended with Alvarez handing Ortiz his first defeat but neither fighter walked away satisfied. Neither was at their best, leaving questions unanswered and tension unresolved.
Now, everything is different.
Ortiz returns with revenge on his mind, determined to erase that loss and reset his path toward a championship run. Alvarez is just as motivated, looking to close the chapter on Ortiz and cement himself as a true title contender. Both fighters are healthy, locked in, and coming in with a completely different game plan.
Fight fans, we have an absolute banger on our hands. Mark your calendars, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Central California Battle of the Badges returns to Visalia at one of the most unique venues ever to host a boxing event.
The Valley Strong Professional Baseball Stadium in Visalia.
This is a night of boxing you won’t want to miss. Doors open at 4pm first bell rings at 6pm.