Alfredo Escalera
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| Born | March 21, 1952 Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | Super featherweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 70+1⁄2 in (179 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 70 |
| Wins | 53 |
| Win by KO | 31 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 3 |
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 and his nephew Jesus Manuel Escalera is also a 2023 Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee.