With 9 years under its belt the Battle of the Badges has established it’s self as the premier boxing event in Northern California. With the new fight series the Battle of the Badges has raised the bar once again. On August 20th 2011 they thrilled fight fans with an eclectic mix of competitive fights, featuring seasoned veterans, rising stars and UCA title contenders. The March 31st event will feature two UCA Nor-Cal Title fights and one UCA Championship Title fight as the headliners of a 12 bout card.
In the Main Event, Juan “Bad Blood” Bustamante LAPD and James “Doin Damage” Davis CDCR Folsom Prison will battle in a 4-rounder for the (UCA) United Combat Association Light Heavyweight Championship title.
In the Co-feature, Mike Gomez CDCR CSP SAC will look to boost his cred
entials as a UCA Title contender when he takes on unbeaten Richmond DeLosCientos Sacramento Sheriff’s Dept for the Nor-Cal UCA Super Heavyweight Championship title fight. The Nor-Cal UCA Featherweight Championship Title Fight will feature Lindsay Dozier Fresno Police Dept vs. Christy Kim, U.S. Air Force. This match-up makes for an action packed fight and contender for Fight of the Night.
The Battle of the Badges is dedicated to giving the fans great fights, and a great atmosphere. They have put together a great card. Don’t miss your chance to watch some of the best Public Safety fighters in California compete and follow their journey as they climb their way up the rankings to a UCA Championship.
Sacramento has a rich history of the sweet science and has produced some great fighters. Tony “The Tiger” Lopez, Loreto Garza, Diego Corrales, Juan Lazcano, Guillermo “Willie” Jorrin, Vicente Escobedo, Richard Duran, Savala brothers Trino, Mario & Danny, Pete Ranzany, Sal Lopez, Michael Simms, Eric Regan, Horatio Garcia, and Otis Griffin.
Today the Sacramento area is once again on the rise on the Public Safety amateur level. Sacramento boxers making a name for themselves as UCA Top Rank Public Safety fighters are James Davis CDCR Folsom Prison, and the winner of the Gomez vs. DeLosCientos will be a threat to the #1 ranked Super Heavyweight Saul Ayon, Kern Co. Sheriff’s Dept. These fighters are just a sample of the next generation of boxers that are giving Sacramento boxing fans something to be excited about.
All Tickets are $20.00; proceeds benefit Sac Fallen Resource Fund, Firefighters Burn Institute, and Sacramento Sheriff’s Toy Project. Visit www.ucaboxing.com.