In just one year he became Puerto Rico's National Junior Olympics champion, bringing medals to the island during his two-year reign.

His stunning rise through the ranks of the amateur boxing world took an unexpected turn when he was invited to the United States national team.

In Puerto Rico, Carlos Velazquez (2004 Olympian and current professional rising star) had decided to stay for the 2008 cycle and they only send the No.

2006 Ken Goff Memorial Boxing Classic In Regina, Canada collecting two gold and a bronze medal in the process.

After eight years and 126 amateurs fights Orlandito made his professional debut on April 11, 2008 defeating Rey Rivera by the way of third-round knockout.

On September 27, 2008 fighting as a promotional free agent, Del Valle dominated Francisco Palacios to get a unanimous decision after six rounds of action.

On September 17, 2016 as part of the undercard for Canelo Álvarez vs Liam Smith, Del Valle faced off against highly touted prospect Diego de la Hoya.