07/16/2026
PRESS RELEASE
Yoka Sports Announces New Training Base in Seattle with José Benavídez Sr.
Seattle, Washington — Yoka Sports is proud to announce that Yokasta Valle and Naomy Valle will begin a new chapter in their careers by training in Seattle under the guidance of renowned coach José Benavídez Sr.
This move is part of Yoka Sports’ long-term vision, with a strong focus on the continued development of Naomy Valle, who at just 22 years old has already compiled a 17-fight professional record and signed with one of the world’s leading boxing promoters.
Training in an English-speaking environment will also play an important role as both athletes continue building their international careers, particularly in the United States.
Keeping Yokasta and Naomy together throughout this process was another key factor in our decision. Their journey has always been built as a team, and we believe continuing that path together will benefit both athletes.
We would like to sincerely thank Team Panda for two outstanding years in Mexico. The experience, knowledge, professionalism, and support we received were instrumental in our growth, and we will always be grateful for everything we accomplished together.
This decision is simply part of the natural evolution of our project as we continue seeking new opportunities for our athletes to grow.
We are equally grateful to José Benavídez Sr. for welcoming us into his gym. His experience and training philosophy represent an outstanding opportunity as we begin this new chapter, and we are excited to continue learning and growing under his guidance.
At Yoka Sports, we remain committed to providing our athletes with every opportunity to reach their highest potential. We look forward to this next stage with humility, determination, and the same passion that has guided us from the very beginning.
Mario Vega
President & Promoter
Yoka Sports
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