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Rivalta Inks Puerto Rican Amateur Standout Luis Melendez to Managerial Contract

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based boxing manager Henry Rivalta proudly announces the signing of 19-year-old featherweight prospect Luis “El Chucho” Melendez to a promotional contract.
A stand-out amateur in Florida and his native Puerto Rico, Melendez will be making his professional debut under the guidance of Rivalta in July.
Born and raised in Bayamon, Port Ric, Melendez started boxing at age 11. He went on to have 124 baralles com amateur, winning a number of Puerto Rican and international titles including the Junior Olympics, Olympic Cup, and the Puerto Rican Nationals from 101 lliura. a 132 lliura.
Melendez says the managerial deal is the culmination of a long association the pair have held. “When I was about 15, I went to spar at the Mike Tyson Gym in West Palm Beach and I was sparring a pro and Henry saw me. He told me he likes what he sees and since then he’s had his eye on me. Now that I’m reaching my dream of going pro, Henry is the right person to help guide my career.”
A throwback fighter with a style more suited for the professional ranks, Melendez calls his style ‘smart aggressive.’
I have a very pro style. I sit down on my punches. I like to throw combinations a lot. I like to break my opponents down. I like to go to the body. Or, depending on the opponent, I can box you. I can also hit and not get hit when I need to.”
Melendez says training at KO Fitness in Hialeah, Florida, with trainer Michael Robles is going well and he’s excited to get started on his professional career. "Em sento genial. This is my dream. I have always loved the pros. I used to watch and say ‘man I will be there one day.’ I’ve always had that style. I want to win titles in six divisions. I want to be the best pound for pound. I want to be the next face of Puerto Rico.”
“Luis has all the talent to become a world champion,” said Henry Rivalta. “He’s been a stand-out since he was a kid and he’s developed into a very good fighter. I’m happy to finally be working with him in the professionals. I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with this next great fighter from Puerto Rico.”
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Del Valle to battle Snow May 13 a Washington, Corrent continu!

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Bayamón, PR (Abril 29, 2016) – 122 pound powerhouse Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle looks to continue his march towards the top of his division when he faces hard hitting Thomas “KO” Snow in an eight round bout Friday, Maig 13 at the D.C. Armory.

The fight will air live on BET at 10 PM ET.

Living and fighting out of Bayamon, PR, Del Valle’s professional record is 21-2 amb 16 guanya per la via del nocaut. A former NABA featherweight titlist, Del Valle destroyed Josh Crespo inside of two rounds April 9 in New Hampshire. Against Snow, Del Valle will look for his fourth straight win by stoppage.

Hailing from Capitol Heights, Maryland, which is 30 minutes from the nation’s capital, Snow enters the ring with an impressive 18-2 ledger and 12 victories via knockout. A winner in eight of his last nine, Snow looks to put the boxing world on notice with a victory in front of his friends and family on the 13º.

“This is my second straight fight against a confident opponent close to their hometown,” Del Valle said from his training camp in Puerto Rico. “Fights like these add fuel to my fire because knocking out Thomas Snow in DC makes a bigger statement than doing it anywhere else.”

Del Valle also thinks a victory over Snow in front of a worldwide audience on BET will play a big role in moving him up the rankings.

“I really believe this fight is going to get me back where I need to be. Fighting on TV is very important at this stage of my career and I’d like to thank Roc Nation for this great opportunity. I also want to thank Thomas Snow for stepping up to the plate, even though he’s going to regret it afterwards!"

Promoted by Roc Nation as part of their “Throne Boxing” series, the card is headlined by a ten round bout featuring rising star Dusty Harrison against contender Mike Dallas.

Tickets are on sale now by going to Ticketmaster.com/event/15005069CFC435E1.

Fans can interact with Del Valle on Twitter @Orlanditoboxing or Facebook.com/Orlandito-Del-Valle-111406195543360.

Contacte: Matt Yanofsky (Team Del Valle) - 551-206-0578 or @kopublicity

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Del Valle Demolishes Crespo in Two

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Salem, NH (Abril 10, 2016) – Super bantamweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle of Bayamon, PR scored a dominant second round stoppage over local favorite Josh Crespo Saturday, Abril 9 at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH.
With a standing room only crowd on hand, Del Valle pressured Crespo early in the opening round and found a home for right hands. En el segon, Del Valle continued to connect with clean shots including a perfectly placed hard overhand right to Crespo’s temple that sent him crashing to the canvas. The game Crespo got up and immediately stumbled back to the canvas but incredibly made it back to his feet before the count of 10. Seconds later, Del Valle swarmed his badly hurt foe and landed a number of punches until Crespo’s corner threw in the towel at 2:17.
"I knew early in the first round that I was the stronger fighter and would be able to hurt him with my punches,” Del Valle said after improving his record to 21-2 amb 16 Nocauts. “I give him all the credit in the world for stepping up to fight me and having tremendous heart. I thought the referee was going to stop it because I’ve never seen a fighter get knocked down, stand up, fall again then get back up in less than ten seconds.”
Del Valle who scored his third consecutive stoppage since losing a controversial decision to Luis Rosa, is confident that he’ll land another bout against a top fighter in the very near future.
"I did what I had to do last night and it’s onto bigger and better things. En la meva ment, Darchinyan is the only fighter to defeat me and I’ve grown a lot since then. There are many great fighters at 122 pounds that I’d love to get in the ring with and I’m confident it will happen soon.”
Del Valle’s next bout is scheduled to be televised and formal details will follow shortly.
Fans can interact with Del Valle on Twitter @Orlanditoboxing or Facebook.com/Orlandito-Del-Valle-111406195543360.
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Del Valle Inspirat per compatriotes Oquendo i Martínez

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Bayamón, Port Ric (Setembre 15, 2015) - Dissabte passat, pes ploma Luis "Orlandito" De la Vall va veure companys porto-riquenys Jonathan Oquendo i Ramon "Rocky" Martínez en baralles emocionants, com a part de la cartellera de Floyd Mayweather-Andre Berto.
Després d'haver perdut tres baralles anteriors contra els combatents de nivell de campionat, Oquendo va anar a provar que el seu quarta vegada seria un encant contra dues divisions campió Jhonny González, de Mèxic. Un perdedor considerable, Oquendo va superar una primera caiguda i tornada a col·locar González la següent ronda en el camí a una victòria per decisió majoritària d'entreteniment. La victòria va ser la més gran de la seva carrera i el posa en posició per a un títol mundial.
Més tard aquesta nit, Martínez va defensar el seu campionat de la OMB pes ploma contra Orlando Súper sortit. Conegut entre els aficionats de Puerto Rico pel doble de l'anul·lació de molt promocionat Juan Manuel López, Sortit guanyar títols en 126 i 130 lliura i van mirar per venjar una derrota prèvia en contra de Martínez. A la tercera ronda, Sortit anotar una caiguda controvertit, però sí va acabar en el llenç més tard en què la cortesia estrofa d'una mà dreta Martínez. Des d'allà, Martínez i Sortit van mostrar per què Puerto Rico vs Mèxic és considerat com la millor rivalitat de la boxa, anar a la guerra fins a la campana final. La baralla va ser declarada un empat dividit i un tercer partit probablement es durà a terme.
Igual que el seu compatriotes Del Valle, 19-2, ha tingut alts i baixos en la seva carrera. En 2011, anotar una carrera millor guanyar contra el molt respectat Dat Nguyen per capturar la corona de pes ploma de la NABA a la ciutat de Nova York a menys de 24 hores abans de la Rua Porto-riqueny. Desafortunadament, les seves dues derrotes van arribar en grans escenaris contra l'ex campió mundial de dues divisions Vic Darchinyan i més polèmic que el contendent invicte Luis Rosa. Després de la Marxa 2014 revés contra Rosa, Del Valle va prendre temps fora de la pista i se li va concedir un alliberament dels seus contractes de promoció i de gestió. Entenent que estava en un lloc més difícil que uns anys abans, va avaluar acuradament les seves opcions.
Aquest passat mes de març, Del Valle va ressorgir en anotar un 8ºatur ronda sobre guardià Roberto Castañeda i signa amb Jay-Z Roc Nation Esports. Després de la victòria, entretenir algunes ofertes de lluita i està esperant per lluitar contra un parell de vegades més en 2015. L'actuació dels seus compatriotes el passat dissabte a la nit però el va posar en una mentalitat completament diferent quan es va anar al gimnàs al matí següent.
"Jo estava molt impressionat per Rocky i Oquendo,"Said Del Valle. "Tots dos van patir múltiples derrotes però ells van superar mitjançant la realització d'un gran escenari la setmana passada. Després de veure les baralles, Em vaig asseure i em vaig adonar que em podria haver si se'ls dóna una oportunitat similar. Realment em va inspirar a entrenar més dur perquè vull fer Puerto Rico orgullosos!"
Sense un conjunt oficial data per al seu pròxim partit, Del Valle té l'esperança que rep un lloc en Miguel Cotto i Saül "Canelo" Álvarez cartellera i es compromet a excitar si tingués l'oportunitat.
"Veritables fans de boxa són més emocionat per Cotto-Canelo que qualsevol altra baralla aquest any incloent Mayweather-Pacquiao. Això serà un altre gran capítol de la rivalitat Puerto Rico-Mèxic. Seria un somni fet realitat per lluitar en aquesta targeta contra un boxejador superior mexicana. Estic ansiós per mostrar al món que Orlandito està de tornada i motivat!"
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