06/02/2026
π₯π₯ ONLY 4 DAYS AWAY! π₯π₯
Get ready for Southern Californiaβs premier Public Safety Amateur Boxing Event β the SoCal Battle of the Badges!
Public Safety professionals from across Southern California will step into the ring and put their pride, honor, and determination on the line in an unforgettable night of action-packed boxing competition.
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
πͺ Doors Open: 5:00 PM
π₯ First Bout: 6:00 PM
π Soboba Casino Resort
This incredible event brings together members of law enforcement, fire service, EMS, corrections, dispatch, and other public safety agencies for a night of competition, camaraderie, and community support.
π₯ Exciting amateur boxing bouts
π₯ Public Safetyβs finest in action
π₯ Family-friendly entertainment
π₯ An electric atmosphere you wonβt want to miss
π Tickets are still available, but donβt wait!
This event is expected to SELL OUT!
Get your tickets now at Soboba.com
Who will win the bragging rights this year? Come find out on June 6th!
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06/02/2026
π₯ SPECIAL THANK YOU TO TWO INCREDIBLE COACHES & MENTORS π₯
For more than 25 years, two amazing men have been an important part of the Cops 4 Kids & Communities family and the SoCal Battle Of The Badges.
A very special thank you goes out to Chava Espinoza and Lorenzo Rodriguez for their unwavering dedication, professionalism, and commitment to our youth and our fighters.
Both Chava and Lorenzo have served as coaches for the Cops 4 Kids & Communities Youth Boxing Club, helping guide, mentor, and inspire countless young athletes over the years. Their impact reaches far beyond the boxing ring, teaching discipline, respect, confidence, and perseverance to the youth they work with.
Every year at the SoCal Battle Of The Badges, these two gentlemen are right there in the trenches, ensuring every fighter is properly wrapped and taped before stepping into the ring. Fighter safety is always our top priority, and their expertise, attention to detail, and care help make that possible.
What makes Chava and Lorenzo truly special is not only their knowledge of boxing but the quality of their character. They are humble, selfless, dependable, and always willing to lend a hand wherever needed. They never seek recognition, yet they deserve every bit of it.
Words cannot adequately express how blessed I am to have these two incredible men on our team. Their loyalty, friendship, and years of service have helped shape the success of our youth boxing program and the SoCal Battle Of The Badges.
Please join me in giving a huge round of applause and heartfelt thank you to Chava Espinoza and Lorenzo Rodriguez for over 25 years of dedication to our youth, our fighters, and our community.
Thank you, gentlemen. We appreciate you more than words can say. β€οΈπ₯
06/02/2026
π VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT π
Today I want to give a very special shout-out to two incredible women who have been the backbone of so many successful events for Cops 4 Kids & Communities and the SoCal Battle of the BadgesβPatsy Maxwell and Diana Derner!
Over the years, these amazing volunteers have dedicated countless hours to supporting our mission and helping make our events a success. Whether itβs organizing event shirts, serving as liaisons for sponsors and vendors, assisting with event logistics, or taking on whatever task needs to be done, Patsy and Diana always step up with a smile and a positive attitude.
What makes them so special is their willingness to do whatever is needed. No job is too big, no assignment is too small, and no challenge is ever met without their commitment, professionalism, and heart for the community.
Volunteers like Patsy and Diana are the reason organizations like ours can continue making a difference in the lives of youth and families throughout our community. Their dedication, loyalty, and passion for serving others never go unnoticed.
Please join me in giving a huge THANK YOU to Patsy Maxwell and Diana Derner for everything they have done and continue to do for Cops 4 Kids & Communities and the SoCal Battle of the Badges.
We appreciate you both more than words can express! β€οΈπ₯π
06/02/2026
I got over 100 reactions on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! π
06/01/2026
π₯ MUAY THAI SHOWDOWN ALERT! π₯
LAPDβs finest steps into the ring as Bonan Liu of the Los Angeles Police Department goes head-to-head with United States Marine Corps warrior Jadon Sanchez in an explosive Muay Thai battle at the SoCal Battle Of The Badges! ππ₯
This matchup brings together two elite warriors representing honor, discipline, courage, and commitment as Law Enforcement collides with the USMC under the bright lights of Soboba Casino Resort! πΊπΈ
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Saturday, June 6
π Soboba Casino Resort β San Jacinto, CA
π Doors Open: 5PM
π₯ First Bout: 6PM
This is more than just a fight night β itβs first responders, military, corrections, EMS, and public safety professionals coming together for an unforgettable night benefiting Cops 4 Kids & Communities and other youth charities.
π TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Get yours before this event SELLS OUT!
π Soboba.com
Huge thank you to Soboba Casino Resort and their amazing staff for supporting this incredible community event year after year! π