Someone’s “O” Might Go

The Sacramento Battle of the Badges returns Saturday night August 24, 2013 with a night of boxing headlined by the #1 ranked Super Heavyweight Mike Gomez, CDCR CSP SAC Prison taking on civilian fighter Zeke Johnston at the Sacramento McClellan Convention Center 5411 Luce. Doors open at 4:30 first fight at 6:30. Tickets; General $20.00, Ringside $30.00. Purchase tickets online www.battleofthebadgessac.com or at the door.

Bout 1 Features 7th ranked Pittsa Pholkham, U.S Marines putting his undefeated record on the line when he faces hard hitting Dustin Neuenschwander, CDCR High Desert Prison. (160lbs).

Bout 2.  Features Josh Tann, Cal Fire squaring off with Ryan Darrohn, U.S. Air Force (180lbs).

Bout 3. Features a battle of unbeatens (2-0) Gerardo Tinajero, U.S. Force vs. Michael MaCaluso, (Civilian) Dogg Pound Boxing (180lbs)

Bout 4. Features the grizzled veteran Ray Cancel, CDCR CSP SAC returning to the ring after nearly 3 years off to take on 47 year old new comer Aaron Broyles, CDCR, CSP Solano Prison. (212lbs).

The undercard will feature matches with Marc Baes, CDCR, Solano Prison (165lbs) and Stacy Cruz, (Civilian) USA Boxing (120lbs)

Co Main Event Features undefeated, Antonio “Rockin” Rodriguez, CDCR CSP Sac. vs. fellow Correctional Officer  Craig “Ramblin” Hamblin, CDCR Solano Prison (215lbs). Hamblin is 0-5 but could easily be 4-1. Four of his fights were very close and could have gone either way. Hamblin showed huge improvement in his last two fights against the very talented 6^th ranked Mike Hernandez, LASD.  On August 24 Hamblin will enter the ring against an undefeated, very talented opponent in Antonio Rodriguez. Rodriguez is 3-0; however he hasn’t fought in 4 years and hasn’t faced the level of competition Hamblin has faced.  The last time Rodriguez fought was (10-10-2009) and he weighed 175lbs. Hamblin weighed 270lbs for his first fight (8-28-2010). On August 24 Hamblin and Rodriguez will be fighting at 215lbs. In the past 3 years Hamblin has had 5 fights compared to Rodriguez zero fights. Everyone is picking Rodriguez to win but is Hamblin really a huge underdog?  Hamblin has been more active, he is in the best shape of his life and he is full of courage, resiliency and determination.  On Saturday night someone’s “O” might go.

Main Event Features #1 ranked Mike Gomez, CDCR CSP SAC vs. Zeke Johnston (Civilian) Super Heavyweights.  Gomez is a stand up specialist with explosive power in both hands and has earned the reputation as one of the toughest fighters in the state. His opponent Johnston is a fan favorite and never disappoints the crowd. This fight could end early.