Amateur Career
Arroyo began competing in the 70 pounds division, while his brother did so in the 75 pounds. He participated in the first Pan-American Cadet Championships, representing Puerto Rico in the event held in Mexico. In this competition, Arroyo won his first medal in an international tournament, earning the silver medal. Subsequently, he performed in the International Junior Olympics held in Michigan, where he won his division's gold medal. Arroyo entered the V José "Cheo" Aponte Tournament held from June 1–7, 2003. He advanced to the finals, losing a close decision to Joseph Serrano (13:14) to win the silver medal. Arroyo also represented Puerto Rico in the Copa La Romana, organized in La Romana Province, Dominican Republic, earning the event's silver medal. In 2003, he was named Puerto Rico's Youth Boxer of the Year. Arroyo entered the 2005 Torneo Batalla Carabobo where he won the event's silver medal. The VII José "Cheo" Aponte Tournament was held between June 2–7, 2005. In the semifinals, Arroyo defeated José Meza of Ecuador, 17:13. He won the gold medal, defeating Steven Ortíz by points (25:16) in the finals. Arroyo competed in the 2005 Pan American Championships, earning his division's silver medal.
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