Press Release
Knockout Publicity
Bayamon, PR (August 23, 2016) – Super bantamweight contender Luis
“Orlandito” Del Valle is not one to waste time in the squared circle.
Currently the International Boxing Federation’s #8 ranked contender,
Del Valle scored 16 of his 22 victories by knockout including nine wi-
thin the first three rounds. Known for bringing the heat to his foes from
the opening bell, Del Valle is accustom to partaking in exciting fights and
most recently dropped hard-hitting Thomas Snow twice en route to a un-
animous decision victory.
On September 17, Del Valle faces unbeaten and highly touted Diego De
La Hoya in a ten round contest. The bout opens up the Saul Alvarez-Liam
Smith pay per view telecast from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. It is al-
so renewing boxing’s oldest rivalry as Del Valle represents Puerto Rico wh-
ile De La Hoya fights out of Mexico. The nephew of boxing legend Oscar
De La Hoya, Diego’s 15-0 with 9 wins by knockout. In May, he battered
previously unbeaten Rocco Santomaruo en route to a 7th round stoppage.
Del Valle, who is seven years De La Hoya’s senior, serves as a notable
step up in class. Del Valle respects De La Hoya’s ability and believes it
will be a classic Puerto Rico vs Mexico type battle while it lasts before
his experience ultimately powers him to victory.
“The fans can expect fireworks on the 17th,” Del Valle said of his upco-
ming showdown with De La Hoya. “We’re both warriors and know that
something bigger will follow if we win in a high profile fight like this. He
is a good young fighter that has talent but I’m battle tested. I’ve fought
former world champions and learned from my past bouts where I was ma-
tched tough. My experience will be a key for me in this fight. I can’t wait
to put on a show for boxing fans all over the world!”
