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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, Puẹto Riko, Melendez started boxing at age 11. He went on to have 124 magbowo njà, winning a number of Puerto Rican and international titles including the Junior Olympics, Olympic Cup, and the Puerto Rican Nationals from 101 lbs. si 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. "Mo lero nla. 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 ni 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, Le 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 pẹlu 16 AamiEye nbo nipa ọna ti 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, Dókítà, 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.

Olubasọrọ: 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. Ni awọn keji, 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 pẹlu 16 KO ká. “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. Ni mi lokan, 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 Atilẹyin nipasẹ awọn ara ilu Oquendo ati Martinez

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Bayamon, Puẹto Riko (Kẹsán 15, 2015) - Last Saturday, featherweight contender Luis "Orlandito" Del Valle ri elegbe Puerto Ricans Jonathan Oquendo ati Ramon "Rocky" Martinez ni moriwu njà bi ara ti awọn Floyd Mayweather-Andre Berto undercard.
Lehin sọnu mẹta saju bouts lodi si asiwaju ipele onija, Oquendo wà jade lati fi mule pe rẹ kẹrin ni yio jẹ ifaya a lodi si meji-pipin titlist Jhonny Gonzalez ti Mexico. A akude underdog, Oquendo bori a akọkọ yika knockdown lati ju Gonzalez awọn gan tókàn yika en ipa si ohun idanilaraya poju ipinnu gun. The win je awọn tobi ti awọn ọmọ rẹ ki o si fi i fun ni ipo a aye akọle shot.
Nigbamii ti o aṣalẹ, Martinez gbà rẹ WBO Super Featherweight asiwaju lodi si Orlando Salido. Mimọ lãrin Puerto Rican egeb fun lemeji knocking jade gíga touted Juan Manuel Lopez, Salido gba oyè ni 126 ati 130 poun ati ki o wò lati gbẹsan a saju isonu lodi si Martinez. Ni awọn kẹta yika, Salido ayo a ti ariyanjiyan knockdown sugbon ara pari soke lori kanfasi igbamiiran ni pe stanza iteriba ti a Martinez ọwọ ọtún. Lati wa nibẹ, Martinez ati Salido hàn idi ti Puerto Rico vs Mexico ti wa ni bi ti o dara ju Boxing ká noir, lilọ si ogun titi ik Belii. Awọn ija a ti pase a pipin fa ki o si a kẹta baramu yoo seese ya ibi.
Bi re ara ilu Del Valle, 19-2, ti ní pipade ati awọn dojuti ninu rẹ ọmọ. Ni 2011, o gba wọle a ọmọ ti o dara ju win lodi si gíga kasi na Nguyen lati Yaworan awọn NABA featherweight ade ni New York City kere ju 24 wakati ṣaaju ki awọn Puerto Rican Day Parade. Laanu, Ìṣẹgun rẹ meji wá on ńlá ni asiko lodi si tele meji-pipin aye asiwaju Vic Darchinyan ati siwaju sii controversially si unbeaten contender Luis Rosa. Awọn wọnyi ni March 2014 ilewe lodi si Rosa, Del Valle mu akoko kuro lati awọn iwọn ati ki o a funni a Tu lati rẹ àǹfàní ati ti iṣakoso siwe. Agbọye pé ó wà ninu a tougher awọn iranran ju ọdun diẹ a saju, o fara akojopo rẹ aṣayan.
Eleyi ti o ti kọja March, Del Valle oôyan nipa Ifimaaki ohun 8thyika stoppage lori gatekeeper Roberto Castaneda ati fawabale pẹlu Jay-Z ká Roc Nation Sports. Lẹhin ti awọn win, o entertained a diẹ ija ipese ati ki o ti wa ni reti lati ja a diẹ siwaju sii ni igba ninu 2015. Awọn išẹ nipa re countrymen kẹhin Saturday night sibẹsibẹ si fi i ni a gbogbo yatọ mindset nigbati o si lọ si-idaraya nigbamii ti owuro.
"Mo ti a ti lalailopinpin impressed nipasẹ Rocky ati Oquendo,"Said Del Valle. "Mejeji jiya ọpọ Ìṣẹgun ṣugbọn bori wọn nipa sise lori kan tobi ipele ose. Lẹhin ti wiwo awọn njà, Mo ti joko pada mo si woye pe o le jẹ fun mi ti o ba a iru anfani. Ti o iwongba ti atilẹyin fun mi lati irin ni le nitori Mo fẹ lati ṣe Puerto Rico lọpọlọpọ!"
Laisi ohun osise ọjọ ṣeto fun tókàn rẹ baramu, Del Valle ti wa ni nireti o gba a iranran on Miguel Cotto-Saulu "Canelo" Alvarez undercard ati ileri lati ṣojulọyin ti o ba ti fun ni anfani.
"Real Boxing egeb ni o wa siwaju sii ni yiya fun Cotto-Canelo ju eyikeyi miiran ija odun yi pẹlu Mayweather-Pacquiao. Ti o ti wa ni lilọ si jẹ miiran nla ipin ninu awọn Puerto Rico-Mexico noir. O fẹ wa ni a ala wá otito lati ja lori ti kaadi lodi si oke Mexico ni a afẹṣẹja. Mo wa ni itara lati fi awọn aye ti o jẹ Orlandito pada ki o si qkan!"
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