SoCal Battle of the Badges February 1, 2014 Fight Card

Bout 1 features a Super Middleweight matchup between Jon Knowlton, (0-0) Upland-Animal Services vs.  Joe Maribito, (0-0) Cops4Kids. (6-2).

Bout 2 (160lbs) Katherine Proudfoot , (0-0) Combat City Fire, EMT vs. Carla McCullough (0-1) Rialto PD

Bout 3 features long time Super Middleweight stand out, #1 ranked  Ricky Seward, (6-9) Big Bear City FD vs Eduardo Gomez, (6-1) Bordwell Security. Seward is riding a two fight win streak and looks to carry that momentum all the way to the State Championship. Gomez looks to end Seward’s win streak and add another mark in the win column for himself.

Bout 4 features an explosive Light Heavyweight matchup between two guys that like to mix it up. 5th ranked Daniel Alvarez, (3-2) RSO vs Hector Tamayo, (3-0) Pechanga FD. This fight is the clear front runner for “Fight of the Night” honors.

Bout 5 features Heavyweights 10^th ranked, Mario Alonzo, (1-3) CDCR, Ironwood squaring off with Farris Hisle,(2-1) ICE. Fans can expect a great battle between two evenly matched old school warriors. Look for Alonzo and Hisle to do whatever it takes to get back into the win column and make their climb up the stacked heavyweight division ladder.

Bout 6 (130lbs) features the return of the undefeated #1 ranked Green Eyed Monster, Juanita Aragon, (3-0) Morongo PS vs. Tonya Pasco, (1-1) Riverside SD. Pasco may be be the toughest test of Aragon’s young career.

Bout 7 features two middleweight fighters stepping into the ring for the first time. John Marugg, EMT Hemet vs. Rudy Barrera, US Forest Service.

Bout 8 (165lbs) Darren Stegall, (2-2) DPS Pechanga vs. Travon McMillan, (0-0) EMT Redlands

Bout 9 features Middleweights, Marcos Rodriguez, (0-0) BLM Fire –Palm Springs vs. Leo Rendon, (0-0) CalPAC Surety-Bail Enforcement Agent.

Bout 10 340lbs, Ruben Gamboa (0-0) Lifeline Fire & Safety vs. 300lbs, Benjamin Seagraves, (0-0)RSO

The 11th bout of the night pits volume boxer-puncher 3rd ranked Ray Encinas, (4-2) LAPD against the much talked about Mario Dorado, (5-0) Riverside PD. These two are known to be aggressive, quick starting, hard-hitting, fighters. Look for both fighters to put on an impressive performance and secure a position as a top Jr Welterweight.

Bout 12 features Top Ten Super Heavyweights Justin Robinson, (4-1) Combat FD vs Steve Mann, (2-0) CDCR. Don’t leave your seat, this fight could end early, both men pack one punch power.

Bout 13 154lbs Gloria Campos, (0-0) DPS-Pechanga vs. 158lbs Christina Banuelos, (1-0) RSO.

The Co Main Event features the best vs the best, #1 vs. #1. The Jr Middleweight Division King Dustin Rodriguez, Santa Monica FD vs the Middleweight Division King, Carlos Vega, Orange Co SD. Both fighters are coming off big wins over top ranked fighters and look to use that momentum to carry them all the way to the State Title. Look for both fighters to do whatever it takes to continue their winning ways. Rodriguez and Vega are extremely motivated and have the skill set to become a champion. This fight promises to be a dramatic, take-no-prisoners affair. This is a must win for both fighters

The Main Event of this stacked card features 3rd ranked Ryan Hotchkiss, Barstow PD vs Travon Taylor, Orange Co SD. Hotchkiss is the most exciting prospect in years and seeks to extend his undefeated record and continue his quest for a state title when he squares off against unknown 8-1 Travon Taylor, Orange Co SO. Taylor is easily Hotchkiss toughest opponent and an upset is indeed possible. Hotchkiss is entering this fight with a height and reach advantage.  Its obvious Hotchkiss will look to keep the fight on the outside and use his jab to measure and keep Taylor at the end of his punches.  Taylor must use his experience advantage and use a steady calculated attack to get in range and keep Hotchkiss on defense.  Taylor is the most complete and experienced fighter Hotchkiss has faced. This may not be a title fight, but this matchup is very intriguing and drawing a lot of attention.

Tickets are on sale now and priced at $30, ringside, $20 general and can be purchased online at www.socalbattleofthebadges.com or by calling the Pechanga Box Office 951-770-2507. Doors open at 5pm First fight at 6pm.