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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 pergaduhan amatur, winning a number of Puerto Rican and international titles including the Junior Olympics, Olympic Cup, and the Puerto Rican Nationals from 101 lbs. kepada 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. "Saya rasa bagus. 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 di Washington, DC!

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Bayamon, PR (April 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, Mei 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 dengan 16 menang akan datang dengan cara kalah mati. 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, MD, 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 13ke-.

“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.

Hubungi: 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 (April 10, 2016) – Super bantamweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle of Bayamon, PR scored a dominant second round stoppage over local favorite Josh Crespo Saturday, April 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. Dalam kedua, 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 dengan 16 Ini KO. “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. Dalam fikiran saya, 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 Diilhamkan oleh negaranya Oquendo dan Martinez

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Bayamon, Puerto Rico (September 15, 2015) - Sabtu lepas, bulu pencabar Luis "Orlandito" Del Valle melihat rakan-rakan Puerto Ricans Jonathan Oquendo dan Ramon "Rocky" Martinez dalam pergaduhan yang menarik sebagai sebahagian daripada undercard Floyd Mayweather-Andre Berto.
Setelah kehilangan tiga serangan terlebih dahulu terhadap pejuang tahap kejohanan, Oquendo ketinggalan untuk membuktikan bahawa masa keempat akan menjadi daya tarikan terhadap dua bahagian titlist Jhonny Gonzalez Mexico. A underdog besar, Oquendo mengatasi yg menjatuhkan lawan pusingan pertama untuk menggugurkan Gonzalez pusingan yang akan datang dalam perjalanan ke kemenangan keputusan majoriti menghiburkan. Kemenangan itu adalah yang terbesar dalam kerjayanya dan meletakkan beliau dalam kedudukan untuk pukulan gelaran dunia.
Kemudian petang itu, Martinez mempertahankan kejuaraan WBO Super bulu terhadap Orlando Salido. Terkenal di kalangan peminat Puerto Rican untuk dua kali mengetuk keluar sangat disebut-sebut Juan Manuel Lopez, Salido memenangi gelaran di 126 dan 130 paun dan kelihatan untuk membalas dendam kekalahan sebelum terhadap Martinez. Dalam pusingan ketiga, Salido menjaringkan yg menjatuhkan lawan kontroversi tetapi dirinya berakhir pada kanvas kemudian dalam bait yang ihsan daripada tangan kanan Martinez. Dari sana, Martinez dan Salido menunjukkan mengapa Puerto Rico vs Mexico dianggap sebagai persaingan tinju terbaik, berperang sehingga loceng terakhir. Perjuangan diperintah perpecahan menarik dan perlawanan ketiga mungkin akan mengambil tempat.
Seperti senegaranya Del Valle, 19-2, telah mempunyai turun naik dalam kerjayanya. Dalam 2011, dia menjaringkan kerjaya yang terbaik menang melawan dipandang Dat Nguyen untuk menangkap mahkota NABA bulu di New York City kurang daripada 24 jam sebelum Puerto Rican Perbarisan Hari. Malangnya, dua kekalahan beliau datang pada peringkat besar terhadap bekas dua bahagian juara dunia Vic Darchinyan dan lebih kontroversi untuk pesaing tanpa kalah Luis Rosa. Berikutan Mac 2014 halangan terhadap Rosa, Del Valle mengambil masa dari gelanggang dan telah diberikan pelepasan daripada kontrak promosi dan pengurusannya. Memahami bahawa dia berada di tempat yang lebih sukar daripada beberapa tahun sebelum, berhati-hati dia dinilai pilihannya.
Ini Mac lalu, Del Valle muncul semula dengan menjaringkan satu 8ke-pemberhentian pusingan lebih pengawal Roberto Castaneda dan menandatangani dengan Jay-Z Roc Nation Sukan. Selepas kemenangan, dia dilayan beberapa tawaran perjuangan dan menjangkakan untuk melawan beberapa lagi kali dalam 2015. Prestasi oleh negaranya malam Sabtu lalu tetapi memasukkannya ke dalam pemikiran yang berbeza keseluruhannya apabila dia pergi ke gimnasium pada keesokan harinya.
"Saya amat kagum dengan Rocky dan Oquendo,"Said Del Valle. "Kedua-dua mengalami beberapa kekalahan tetapi mengatasi mereka dengan melaksanakan di atas pentas besar minggu lepas. Selepas menonton pergaduhan, Saya duduk di belakang dan menyedari bahawa mungkin saya jika diberi peluang yang sama. Ia benar-benar memberi inspirasi kepada saya untuk berlatih lebih keras kerana saya ingin Puerto Rico berbangga!"
Tanpa set tarikh rasmi untuk perlawanan seterusnya, Del Valle berharap dia menerima tempat di Miguel Cotto-Saul "Canelo" Alvarez undercard dan berjanji untuk membangkitkan jika diberi peluang.
"Peminat tinju sebenar adalah lebih teruja untuk Cotto-Canelo daripada mana-mana perjuangan yang lain tahun ini termasuk Mayweather-Pacquiao. Yang akan menjadi satu lagi bab yang besar dalam persaingan Puerto Rico-Mexico. Ia akan dapat mimpi yang menjadi kenyataan untuk berjuang di kad itu terhadap seorang peninju bahagian Mexico. Saya tidak sabar-sabar untuk menunjukkan kepada dunia bahawa Orlandito kembali dan bermotivasi!"
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