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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 mapambano amateur, winning a number of Puerto Rican and international titles including the Junior Olympics, Olympic Cup, and the Puerto Rican Nationals from 101 lbs. kwa 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. Au, 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. "Najisikia kubwa. 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 katika Washington, DC!

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Bayamon, PR (Aprili 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 ET.

Living and fighting out of Bayamon, PR, Del Valle’s professional record is 21-2 na 16 mafanikio kuja kwa njia ya mtoano. 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 13th.

“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.

Kuwasiliana: 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 (Aprili 10, 2016) – Super bantamweight contender Luis “Orlandito” Del Valle of Bayamon, PR scored a dominant second round stoppage over local favorite Josh Crespo Saturday, Aprili 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. Katika pili, 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 na 16 KO ya. “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. Katika mawazo yangu, 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 aliongoza kwa Wananchi Oquendo na Martinez

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Bayamon, Puerto Rico (Septemba 15, 2015) - Jumamosi iliyopita, featherweight mgombea Luis "Orlandito" Del Valle aliona wenzake Puerto Ricans Jonathan Oquendo na Ramon "Rocky" Martinez katika mapambano ya kusisimua kama sehemu ya Floyd Mayweather-Andre Berto undercard.
Baada ya kupoteza tatu kikohozi dhidi ya wapiganaji michuano ya ngazi kabla, Oquendo alikuwa nje ili kuthibitisha kuwa muda wake wa nne itakuwa charm dhidi ya wawili-mgawanyo titlist Jhonny Gonzalez ya Mexico. Underdog makubwa, Oquendo alishinda raundi ya kwanza knockdown kushuka Gonzalez raundi ya pili sana njiani kwenda burudani wengi ushindi uamuzi. Ushindi mara kubwa ya kazi yake na unaweka yake katika nafasi kwa ajili ya cheo dunia risasi.
Baadaye jioni, Martinez alitetea yake WBO Super Featherweight michuano dhidi ya Orlando SALIDO. Anajulikana miongoni mwa Puerto Rican mashabiki kwa mara mbili kugonga nje yenye ulitarajiwa Juan Manuel Lopez, SALIDO alishinda majina katika 126 na 130 £ akaona kulipiza kisasi hasara kabla dhidi Martinez. Katika raundi ya tatu, SALIDO alifunga knockdown utata lakini yeye mwenyewe kuishia kwenye turubai baadaye katika kuwa Ubeti hisani ya mkono wa kulia Martinez. Kutoka huko, Martinez na SALIDO ilionyesha kwa nini Pwetoriko vs Mexico anachukuliwa ndondi bora ubinafsi, kwenda vitani mpaka kengele ya mwisho. Mapambano ilitawaliwa mgawanyiko kuteka na mechi tatu kuna uwezekano kuchukua nafasi.
Kama wananchi wake Del Valle, 19-2, imekuwa na heka heka katika kazi yake. Katika 2011, alifunga kazi bora kushinda dhidi ya kumjali sana Dat Nguyen kukamata taji NABA featherweight katika jiji la New York chini ya 24 saa chache kabla Puerto Rican Siku Parade. Kwa bahati mbaya, kushindwa wake wawili walikuja juu ya hatua kubwa dhidi ya aliyekuwa mbili mgawanyiko bingwa wa dunia Vic Darchinyan na zaidi utata kwa kutofungwa mgombea Luis Rosa. Kufuatia Machi 2014 setback dhidi Rosa, Del Valle alichukua muda mbali na pete na ilipewa kutolewa katika mikataba yake ya uendelezaji na usimamizi. Uelewa wa kwamba alikuwa katika doa kali kuliko miaka michache kabla, yeye makini tathmini chaguzi zake.
Hii Machi uliopita, Del Valle resurfaced kwa bao 8thpande zote za majeruhi zaidi gatekeeper Roberto Castaneda na kusainiwa na Jay-Z Roc Taifa Sports. Baada ya ushindi wa, yeye kuwakaribisha chache inatoa mapambano na inatarajia kupambana mara chache zaidi katika 2015. Utendaji na wananchi wake jana Jumamosi usiku hata hivyo kumtia nzima tofauti na mawazo alipokwenda kwa mazoezi asubuhi.
"Mimi nilikuwa sana hisia na Rocky na Oquendo,"Said Del Valle. "Wote mateso kushindwa nyingi lakini alishinda kwa kufanya juu ya hatua kubwa ya wiki iliyopita. Baada ya kuangalia mapambano, Mimi ameketi nyuma na kubaini kuwa inaweza kuwa na mimi kama kupewa nafasi sawa. Ni kweli aliongoza mimi kutoa mafunzo kwa bidii kwa sababu nataka kufanya Pwetoriko fahari!"
Bila rasmi tarehe seti kwa ajili ya mechi yake ijayo, Del Valle ni matumaini anapata doa kwenye Miguel Cotto-Sauli "Canelo" Alvarez undercard na ahadi kwa ajili ya kuongezeana kama kupewa nafasi.
"Real ndondi mashabiki ni msisimko zaidi kwa Cotto-Canelo ya mapambano yoyote nyingine mwaka huu ikiwa ni pamoja na Mayweather-Pacquiao. Hiyo ni kwenda kuwa sura nyingine kubwa katika ubinafsi Pwetoriko-Mexico. Ni d kuwa ndoto ya kuja kweli kupambana kwenye kadi kwamba dhidi ya juu Mexico bondia. Mimi nina nia ya kuonyesha dunia kwamba Orlandito ni nyuma na motisha!"
Mashabiki wanaweza kufuata Del Valle juu ya TwitterOrlanditoboxing.