Eddie Montalvo (Advocate/Mentor),
was the Executive Board of Directors of the
International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (iwbhf.com)
from 2015 until August 27, 2021 when he retired from the board.
Eddie has been actively involved for many, many years with WBAN
and continues to be an advocate for the sport with women's
boxing and with WBAN after retiring from the IWBHF.
Eddie has been in some way or form associated with the sport of
boxing his entire life.
At the tender age of 6, he fell in love with boxing after going
to see his uncle (at Heart) Puerto Rican Olympian and WBC/WBA
World Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jose “Chegui“ Torres in
Madison Square Garden. “When I saw “Tio Chegui“ (I called him "Tio"),
knock this guy out I knew I wanted to box,” Montalvo said. He
fought his first amateur boxing match in the Summer of 1970, and
never looked back.
In his teens, Montalvo competed in local amateur boxing events
in New York, Detroit and Ohio, while training with Mickey and
Negra Rosario (PAL, East Harlem). In 1979, he won Bronze Gloves
in the NYC Golden Gloves in the 139lb division while under the
tutelage of the late Ralph Rosario, boxing coach of the Boys
Club of New York, East Harlem, but missed going to London with
the team.
In 1984, Eddie again attempted to win the NYC Golden Gloves but
fell short in the Quarterfinals. Eddie missed out on the 1984
PAL tournament and the '84 Empire State Games while being
mentored and trained by Ofcr. Sal Corrente (NYPD Ret.) at the
Yonkers PAL Boxing gym and at the U.S. Olympic Training Center,
Lake Placid, NY., but returned in 1985 to win the PAL Eastern
Regionals Middleweight Championship and a Bronze Medal at the
1985 Empire State Games, Buffalo, NY.
After the 1985 Empire State Games, Montalvo relocated to Los
Angeles where he first worked for the Law Offices of McGuire &
Herrera and at Viacom/Group W Productions - Burbank, California;
then alongside Christopher Gray (Christopher Gray Casting - Los
Angeles,
http://chirstophergraycasting.squarespace.com/credits-1/),
for close to 20 years (with some time in between, Montalvo
added) as an Assistant Casting Agent, learning the ins and outs
of the film industry.
In late 2007, Montalvo decided to assist his childhood friend
the late World Boxing Champion Hector Macho Camacho (RIP) and,
as a result, began working with other athletes in the sport of
boxing, in and outside of the ring as an advocate, advisor and
mentor.
For over a decade Montalvo has been a key player (behind the
scenes) in some of women's boxing's greatest fighters' careers.
"I entered into the 'Advocacy' for better representation and
equality within the Sport of Women's Boxing because I felt
(feel) I can make a difference. I care and have deep respect and
admiration for these ladies, these athletes, and I am confident
that the sport and its athletes will earn the respect it well
deserves as time progresses. And I am grateful for the
opportunity to continue to be part of the sport where it
counts." - Eddie Montalvo
Eddie Montalvo was elected by WBAN's and the International
Women's Boxing Hall of Fame's Founder and President Sue TL Fox
to be her 'Right-Hand Man' because of the passion and
transparency Montalvo has always demonstrated.
Montalvo also has a passion for mentoring and is always seeking
opportunities to mentor. As a PAL Alumni and Champion he enjoys
working closely with the Police Athletic League. He finds that
bridging the gap between youths and law enforcement is
imperative to healthy communities.
“Don't underestimate the power of your vision to change the
world. Whether that world is your office, your community, an
industry or a global movement, you need to have a core belief
that what you contribute can fundamentally change the paradigm
or way of thinking about problems.”
Photo: Eddie Montalvo
Contact info:
e.montalvo62@gmail.com
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Related Story by Eddie Montalvo published on WBAN
Title: WANG "The China Girl" YANAN - dated April 17, 2011
Link to Story
