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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, Puerto Rico, Melendez started boxing at age 11. He went on to have 124 mpankafy ady, winning a number of Puerto Rican and international titles including the Junior Olympics, Olympic Cup, and the Puerto Rican Nationals from 101 lbs. ny 132 lbs.
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. "Tsapako lehibe. 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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The Heavyweight Factory Inks Amateur Sensation Logan Yoon

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Hollywood, FL (Mey 8, 2017) – Logan Yoon lasa mpikamban'ny The Heavyweight Factory team as representatives from the Florida-based promoter proudly announce that they recently signed one of the most highly-rated and promising amateur boxers in the United States.
Yoon’s amateur career saw him become a two-time Silver Champion at Ringside World Championships, a two-time Colorado Springs Pikes Peak champion, an Arkansas National Champion, an Adidas National champion, a two-time Silver Junior National Golden Gloves champion, a Junior Olympic bronze medalist and a Silver Youth National Champion.
“Logan had an extraordinary amateur career, now as a professional, he will prove that he has the talent to achieve his goals,” said his manager, Henry Rivalta. “We are not in a rush; we are working hard day-by-day. When you work with a talented guy like Logan, it’s easy to get the best results. This kid is the next Pacquiao.”
Logan Yoon is scheduled to make his debut in the United States on Saturday June 3RD at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. “We are really excited, Logan will be on the Briggs-Oquendo card fighting for the IBF Youth World Title, and we know that Logan will give fans a great fight,” added Rivalta. “We have had several offers by major promoters. Kris Lawrence of THF has show total commitment and gave Logan the right promotional deal with a no-nonsense stay busy 2 year plan. Kris has 25 years in the sport and knows what it takes to make a champion,” Said Rivalta.

Kris Lawrence CEO and founder of The Heavyweight Factory is convinced that Logan will be in top fights in the near future, “This young guy has a lot of talent, he was an outstanding amateur boxer and now as a professional, we know he will get very far. We welcome him to our boxing family.”
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GH3 Promotions signs undefeated Heavyweight John Luna to a Promotional Contract

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5-time national champion added to stacked stable
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Nutley, NJ (Oktobra 18, 2016)–GH3 Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of undefeated heavyweight prospect John Luna to a promotional contract.
Luna of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, manana firaketana an-tsoratra ny 2-0 amin'ny iray knockout.
The 20 year-old is 6’4″ and weighs 255 kilao, began boxing at the age of six years-old when his mother, who is a big boxing fan, took John to the gym.
John went on to an amateur career that saw him go 97-9 and win five national championships.
John also competed in Russia and in 2012, he won a prestigious tournament and in the same tournament two years later, Luna placed second in his division, but still was named the Most Outstanding Fighter.

Luna turned professional on June 16th with a first round stoppage over Rene Ibarra in Mexico. he came back to his hometown of Milwaukee and and took a four-round unanimous decision over Oswaldo Ortega on August 20th,

Luna is managed by Henry Rivalta.

“I signed with Henry because he is a great man and I trust him,” said Luna. “He mentioned GH3 Promotions and i researched them, and they have a lot of good young talent. I feel this is the right way to go.”

Manager Henry Rivalta stated, “John has a very exciting style. He has fast hands he switches between orthodox and southpaw, and he has a lot of potential. He is a humble kid and he listens. When you have a kid like that, he has the potential to go a long way, and I am proud to sign him with GH3 Promotions.”
“I am ecstatic to add John to our roster,” said GH3 Promotions CEO, Vito Mielnicki. “I have known about John for a while and he is a big kid with a lot of skills. He is another fighter who fits in to what we are looking to do and with his amateur pedigree, and we think we have a future heavyweight champion.”
GH3 Promotions features Middleweight Antoine Douglas, Super ny Jerry Middleweight Odom & Ronald Ellis, Tsy Mety Resy Super Bantamweight Adam Lopez ary koa ny Boxcino 2015 Jr. Middleweight Champion John Thompson, Jr., undefeated Welterweight’s Kenneth Sims Jr., Jerrell Harris, Arturo Trujillo & Keenan Smith, Heavyweight Ray Edwards & John Luna; Lightweight’s O’Shaquie Foster & Logan Yoon, Jr. Lightweight Antonio Williams, Bantamweight’s Brent Venagas, LeRoy Davilla & Stephon Young to the GH3 Promotions stable.
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Middleweight contender Antoine Douglas signs managerial deal with Henry Rivalta

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Miami, Florida (Oktobra 7, 2016) Henry Rivalta is pleased to announce the signing of middleweight contender Antoine “Action” Douglas to a managerial contract.
Douglas of Washington, D.C. manana firaketana an-tsoratra ny 19-1-1 amin'ny 13 knockouts.
The 24 year-old is a four-year professional, and has wins over Les Sherrington (35-7), Istvan Szili (18-0-2), Thomas LaManna (16-0), former world title challenger Luca Messi (37-9-1), Marquis Davis (8-0-2) and Colby Courter (4-0).
“I welcome Antoine to my stable,” said Rivalta. “It’s a pleasure to work with Antoine. I have seen what he has done up to this point in his career, and he is a very talented athlete. I think he has the potential to be a world champion, and I am excited to help in his path to winning that title.”
“I am glad to sign with Henry,” stated Douglas. “He has the experience at the highest level, and me and my team can focus on what everybody’s role will be.”
Rivalta continued to glow about his new acquisition.
“I love his passion and style. When you see the special relationship he has with his mother, it tells me a lot about him. He has the tools to be world champion, and his promoter, GH3 Promotions has done a great job and he sticks by his fighters. On the same line, it’s a pleasure to work with Vito Mielnicki and GH3 Promotions.”
“I know that Antoine is a television and fan friendly fighter, and and I am happy to have a multi-year agreement with him.”
Douglas next bout will be announced shortly.
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Moises Chucky Flores receives IBO belt in negotiations for Rigondeaux showdown

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Flores holds IBO and WBA belts with co-manager Henry Rivalta. Photo By Team Pro Box Management
GUADALAJARA, MX (Jolay 26, 2016) – Lasa Asabotsy, newly crowned undefeated IBO super-bantamweight world champion, Moises “Chucky” Flowers (25-0, 17 Kos), received his belt from co-manager Henry Rivalta of Pro Box Management. Last June, Flores scored an impressive unanimous decision victory over Paulus Ambunda (24-2, 10 Kos), in his home town of Windhoek, Namibia (Africa), to earn the world title strap.
Flowers, who is also the WBA interim champion, is now the mandatory challenger to face WBA super-champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (17-0, 11 Kos). Both camps are in negotiations with the possibility of the fight happening in the next few months. If the fight comes to fruition, both the WBA and IBO world title belts will be on the line. After receiving his IBO world title belt, and a big fight looming with Rigondeaux, Flores speaks on his current situation.
“Winning the IBO world championship is a testament to my hard work and the great team around me,” said Mexico’s Moises “Chucky” Flowers. “Together we worked really hard to get this world title. I’m now the mandatory to challenge Guillermo Rigondeaux, a fight I’m looking forward to. He’s very skilled but I feel I have all the tools to defeat him. My management team is working hard to get this fight finalized. It’s time to see who the best super-bantamweight is. I going to bring that world title home to Mexico.”
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18-taona mafana fanantenana Chaise Nelson (3-0, 3 Kos) mahatonga USA bitany izany Asabotsy in Ohio

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Sary avy Team Pro Box Management
YOUNGSTOWN, OH (Jolay 20, 2016) – Pro Box ny mafana Management Tsy Mety Resy fanantenana, Super-featherweight Chaise Nelson (3-0, 3 Kos), mahatonga ny United States bitany ity Jolay Asabotsy 23, 2016 amin'ny Covelli in Center Youngstown, Ohio. Nelson, izay ady telo voalohany natao tany Meksika, hiatrika mikitoantoana ela nihetezana Angel Gonzalez (22-8-1, 12 Kos) ao amin'ny voalahatra 4-manodidina bout.
Fihobian'ny from Mansfield, Ohio, Chaise Nelson dia voaravaka mpankafy, ny fisintonana ny anaram-boninahitra maro alohan'ny asa nitodika tamin'ny volana febroary ny 2016, taona 17. ankehitriny taona 18, Nelson miady tao an-tranony fanjakana, izay fianakaviana sy ny namana dia ho be dia be mijery azy ady. Fantatra fa manana fahefana eo amin'ny tanana roa, Nelson no manao feo, rehefa nandondòna avy ny telo voalohany mpanohitra. Nosoniavin'ny Pro Box Management, Nelson Faly ny ady ao amin'ny U.S.A voalohany.
“Tena lehibe ny ho ady any Ohio izay rehetra ny fianakaviana sy ny namana no ho eo mba haneho fanohanana,” Said Chaise Nelson. “I tena tsy te hanao tsara ny Fiheveran'ny Olona Ahy amin'ny American bitany. Fantatro rehetra mahazo ady henjana avy eto an avy. Fotsiny aho te-hitondra izany ady iray amin'ny fotoana sy hanombohana ny asa eny amin'ny lalana marina. Hatreto ny zavatra rehetra dia sasin-tenin'ny amin'ny lalana marina. Tena feno fisaorana aho noho ny ekipa aho, ary ho gunning aho noho ny knockout Asabotsy io.”
“Chaise dia zanak'osy lehibe ary tena faly fa nanao sonia azy.” nanao hoe: Henry Rivalta ny Pro Box Management. “Mifindra azy izahay miaraka haingana satria isika mino azy sy te hahazo azy ho traikefa betsaka araka izay azo atao alohan'ny manomboka hanitsaka azy. Manana tanana izay mavesatra ho azy ny vahoaka ankasitrahana mpiady. Ny mpiara-manager Gary Jonas, te mba hitondra azy ho any Ohio noho ny U.S. bitany satria mino ny mpankafy an-trano-panjakana dia hahita ny kintany mety. Manana hoavy mamirapiratra.”
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LOGAN “TOTAL PACKAGE” YOON SIGNS WITH PRO BOX MANAGEMENT

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Logan Yoon signs with Pro Box Management George Yoon, Logan Yoon and Henry Rivalta
HONOLULU, HI (Jolay 13, 2016) – Pro Box Management is happy to announce the signing of 2015 U.S.A. Junior Olympic Bronze medalist, Logan Yoon. Yoon, who’ll compete at the lightweight division as a professional, is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii. The 17-year old sensation will turn professional, amin'ny Septambra 10, 2016 any Meksika.
As an amateur standout, Yoon, an 8-time state champion in Hawaii, won many national titles. The Jr. Olympic Bronze medal, Adidas National Champion, Title National Champion, Jr. Tompondakan'ny fonon-tanana volamena nasionaly, and Ringside National Champion, are some of the notable titles won in the amateur ranks.
Standing 5’10, Yoon is of Korean-Puerto Rican decent. He has a rare combination of speed, to go along with his amazing power. With power in both hands, Yoon has become one of the most avoided fighters in the amateurs. Vokatr'izany, Yoon will take his skills to the professional ranks, and compete in Mexico before turning 18-years old, the legal age to fight in America. Expect Yoon to be on the fast track to a world title.
“I’m ready to take my God given talent to the professional arena,” stated Logan Yoon. “Signing with Pro Box Management is a dream come true for me and my dad, who’s been with me since the beginning. I know with a lot of hard work, everything will pay off in the end. I can’t wait to turn pro in Mexico in September.”
“Logan is a blessing and we are extremely pleased to sign him.” said Pro Box Management’s Henry Rivalta. “He’s a very sharp, poised fighter, who comes forward and can really bang. This kid is only 17-years old and will no doubt become a world champion in my humble opinion. He has terrific skills and I believe he’s going to make a fantastic pro. World get ready for Logan “TP” (Total Package) Yoon.”
Logan Yoon joins a great team of Pro Box Management stablemates that include, Sammy Vasquez Jr. (21-0, 15 Kos), Erickson Lubin (15-0, 11 Kos), Moises Flores (25-0, 17 Kos),Juan Carlos Payano (17-1, 8 Kos) ary Dennis Galarza (13-1, 8 Kos). Not to mention up and coming prospects, Edgar Berlanga (2-0, 2 Kos), Chaise Nelson (3-0, 3 Kos), Antonio Williams (3-0, 3 Kos) and newly added amateur standout Carlos Monroe.
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Moises Chucky Flores remains undefeated winning IBO title wants Rigondeaux next

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Photo By Team Pro Box Management
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA (Jona 12, 2016) – Last night at the Ramatex Factory in Windhoek, Namibia, Mexico’s super-bantamweight standout, Moises “Chucky” Flowers (25-0, 17 Kos) remained undefeated with a 12-round unanimous decision over hometown hero, Paulus Ambunda (24-2, 10 Kos). With the victory Flores captured the IBO championship and retained his WBA interim title.
Flowers, who hails from Guadalajara, Meksika, controlled the action from the opening round. Flores scored three knockdowns throughout the fight using superior boxing skills while applying pressure to keep Ambunda off balance. As Flores mounted a substantial lead he never looked back. Scorecards read 115-110, 115-111 ary 114-111, all in favor for Flores.
“It’s never an easy task going into someone’s hometown and getting the victory,” said Moises “Chucky” Flowers. “I had complete faith in myself, as did my team, fighting Ambunda in his hometown. We knew we had to dominate the fight to win on the judges’ scorecards. He’s a durable fighter with a lot of heart but I was not going to be denied tonight. I want to be recognized as the next great fighter from Mexico. Mila ... aho Guillermo Rigondeaux next.”
Guided by Pro Box Management’s Gary Jonas ary Henry Rivalta, a fight with Rigondeaux is on the horizon. Amin'izao fotoana izao, Flores is the mandatory challenger to fight Rigondeaux, who is the current WBA Super Champion at super-bantamweight.
“Flores once again proved he’s an elite fighter winning in Ambunda’s backyard.” said Gary Jonas. “Now we are focused on getting in the ring with Rigondeaux. Flores is the WBA interim champion and he’s hungry to become the super champion. Right now we are in talks with team Rigondeaux to get this fight made. Chucky is ready to take over the 122-pound division.”