(MAY 16) PHOENIX, AZ – Former featherweight title
challenger Ivan “El Relampago” Valle (24-4, 20 KO’s) has
declared vengeance on the 130-pound weight class, vowing to not
only reclaim his ranking but make some serious noise in the
division. He takes the first step on Friday, May 19
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in a 10 round battle at the famed Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix,
AZ.
The Valle bout, which headlines an outstanding night of action
presented by Ayala Promotions, should put the winner right back
in the mix of the super featherweight division.
In the co-main
event, local rising star Juan Garcia looks to keep his unbeaten
record in a six round junior lightweight contest.
Also in action will be local female star, Becky Garcia as well
as California fighters, Adrian Aleman and Luis Cervantes making
their Arizona debuts. (Emily Kelly, who will be making her
pro debut will be fighting Garcia. Emily comes in with a 12-3
amateur record. (inset photo)
Opening up the show will be Mexican featherweight, Gregorio
Torres, making his professional debut in a four round bout.
Doors open at 6:00 pm, and the first bell rings at 7:00 pm.