By Jake Donovan

Henry Rivalta was dealt with a parent’s worst nightmare, having to bury one of your own children. The Florida-based boxing manager—whose clients include currently undefeated bantamweight titlist Juan Carlos Payano—suffered the tragic passing of his daughter, Janelly Rivalta on April 25 in Miami, Florida.

Janelly Rivalta was a 14-year old high school freshman at the time of her passing. 

BoxingScene.com declines to reveal the circumstances surrounding her untimely passing, out of respect to the Rivalta family. 

Family and friends paid their final respect at Rivalta’s funeral on Wednesday in Miami. One night prior, the teenager was honored by her teammates from Doral Academy HS softball team. According to a report from the Miami Herald, more than 500 students and supporters attended the school’s regional semifinal game, wearing purple-colored memorial T-shirts sporting no. 10, Rivalta’s jersey number as a starting infielder. 

Doral Academy also wore purple socks, with members and fans from both teams sporting a shade of purple—Rivalta’s favorite color—among their attire. A collection of purple balloons personally addressed to Rivalta were released into their air during a post-game gathering at the pitcher’s mound. 

A

GoFundMe account has been started

by Janelly’s peers to help offset the financial burden incurred by funeral and burial costs.

BoxingScene.com extends its deepest condolences to the Rivalta family. 

Jake Donovan is the Managing Editor of BoxingScene.com. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox