Alfredo Escalera

Alfredo "El Salsero" Escalera (born March 21, 1952) is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer and is the former World Boxing Council Super Featherweight world champion. A native of Carolina, his nickname was "Salsero" because he was a fan of Salsa music. Escalera is also a 2023 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee.

This article is about the Puerto Rican boxer. For the baseball player, see Alfredo L. Escalera.
Alfredo Escalera
Born (1952-03-21) March 21, 1952
Carolina, Puerto Rico
NationalityPuerto Rican
Other names
  • El Salsero
  • Petro
Statistics
Weight(s)Super featherweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach70+1⁄2 in (179 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights70
Wins53
Wins by KO31
Losses14
Draws3
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