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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 amateur fights, winning a number of Puerto Rican and international titles including the Junior Olympics, Olympic Cup, and the Puerto Rican Nationals from 101 lbs. sa 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, Plorida, with trainer Michael Robles is going well and he’s excited to get started on his professional career. "Pakiramdam ko ay mahusay. Ito ang aking pangarap. 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 sa Washington, DC!

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Bayamon, 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, Mayo 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 may 16 nanalo darating sa pamamagitan ng paraan ng knockout. 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 13ika.

“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.

Makipag-ugnay sa: 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. Sa pangalawang, 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 may 16 KO’s. “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. Sa aking isip, 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 May inspirasyon ng mga kababayan Oquendo at Martinez

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Bayamon, Puerto Rico (Setyembre 15, 2015) - Noong Sabado, featherweight contender Luis "Orlandito" Del Valle Nakita kapwa Puerto Ricans Jonathan Oquendo at Ramon "Rocky" Martinez sa kapana-panabik na fights bilang bahagi ng Mayweather-Andre Berto undercard.
Ang pagkakaroon ng nawala tatlong paunang bouts laban mandirigma level championship, Oquendo ay out upang patunayan na ang kanyang ika-apat na oras ay magiging isang kagandahan laban sa dalawang-division titlist Jhonny Gonzalez ng Mexico. Ang isang malaki talunan, Oquendo dumanas ng unang round knockdown sa drop Gonzalez ang tunay susunod na round en ruta sa isang nakaaaliw na karamihan desisyon tagumpay. Ang manalo ay ang pinakamalaking bahagi ng kanyang karera at inilagay siya sa posisyon para sa isang shot mundo pamagat.
Mamaya gabi na, Martinez ipinagtanggol ang kanyang WBO Super Featherweight championship laban Orlando Salido. Kilala sa mga Puerto Rican tagahanga para sa dalawang beses iikot ang mataas na touted Juan Manuel Lopez, Salido won pamagat sa 126 at 130 pounds at tumingin sa maghiganti ang isang naunang pagkawala laban Martinez. Sa ikatlong ikot, Salido nakapuntos ng isang kontrobersyal knockdown ngunit ang kanyang sarili napunta sa canvas mamaya sa na stanza kagandahang-loob ng isang karapatan Martinez kamay. Mula doon, Martinez at Salido nagpakita kung bakit Puerto Rico vs Mexico ay itinuturing bilang pinakamahusay na tunggalian sa boxing ni, pagpunta sa digmaan hanggang sa ang huling bell. Ang away ay pinasiyahan ng isang split draw at isang third na tugma ay malamang na maganap.
Tulad ng kanyang mga kababayan Del Valle, 19-2, ay nagkaroon ng tagumpay at kabiguan sa kanyang karera. Sa 2011, siya nakapuntos ng isang karera pinakamahusay na manalo laban sa mataas na itinuturing Dat Nguyen upang makuha ang mas mababa kaysa sa naba featherweight korona sa New York City 24 oras bago ang Puerto Rican Day Parade. Sa kasamaang-palad, ang kanyang dalawang pagkatalo ay dumating sa malaking yugto laban kay dating two-division world champion Vic Darchinyan at mas controversially sa walang talong kalaban Luis Rosa. Kasunod ng Marso 2014 pag-urong laban Rosa, Kinuha oras Del Valle ang layo mula sa ring at ay ipinagkaloob sa isang release mula sa kanyang pang-promosyon at pangangasiwa kontrata. Pag-unawa na siya ay sa isang mas mahihigpit na lugar sa loob ng ilang mga taon bago, siya maingat na sinusuri ang kanyang mga pagpipilian.
Ito nakaraang March, Del Valle resurfaced sa pamamagitan ng pagmamarka ng isang 8ikaikot pagpapatigil sa paglipas bantay Roberto Castaneda at pagpirma sa Roc Nation Sports Jay-Z ni. Pagkatapos ng panalo, siya naaaliw ng ilang mga nag-aalok away at ay umaasang upang labanan ang ilang higit pang mga beses sa 2015. Ang pagganap sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga kababayan subalit ilagay huling Sabado ng gabi sa kanya sa isang buong iba't ibang mindset kapag siya nagpunta sa gym sa susunod na umaga.
"Lubhang Humanga ako sa Rocky at Oquendo,"Sabi Del Valle. "Ang parehong pinagdudusahan maramihang mga pagkatalo ngunit nanaig laban sa kanila sa pamamagitan ng pagganap sa isang malaking entablado noong nakaraang linggo. Pagkatapos ng panonood ng fights, Ako nakaupo sa likod at natanto na maaaring maging sa akin kung bibigyan ng isang katulad na pagkakataon. Ito ay tunay na inspirasyon sa akin upang sanayin mas mahirap dahil gusto kong gumawa ng Puerto Rico ipinagmamalaki!"
Walang isang opisyal na hanay ng petsa para sa kanyang susunod na tugma, Del Valle ay umaasa siya na natatanggap ng isang lugar sa Miguel Cotto-Saul "Canelo" Alvarez undercard at pangako upang ikatuwa kung bibigyan ng pagkakataon.
"Real boxing fans ay mas nasasabik para Cotto-Canelo kaysa sa anumang ibang labanan sa taong ito kabilang ang Mayweather-Pacquiao. Iyon ay magiging isa pang mahusay na kabanata sa Puerto Rico-Mexico agawan. Gusto Ito ay isang panaginip matupad upang labanan sa card na iyon laban sa isang top Mexican boxer. Ako ay sabik na ipakita sa mundo na Orlandito ay bumalik at motivated!"
Maaaring sundan Tagahanga Del Valle sa TwitterOrlanditoboxing.