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  Knowledge King - Alfredo Escalera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Alfredo Escalera (born March 21, 1952), is a Puerto Rican who was a world champion boxer.
A native of Carolina, Escalera was almost as well known for his eccentric clothing practices at social events as he was for his career as a boxer.
Escalera and Arguello had a rematch, on February 4, 1979 in Rimini, and Escalera held a small lead on the judges' cards after 12 rounds, but he was knocked out, once again, in round 13 by Arguello.
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 Alfredo Escalera -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Alfredo Escalera (born March 21, 1952) is a (A resident of Puerto Rico) Puerto Rican who was a world champion (Someone who fights with his fists for sport) boxer.
Escalera and Argüello had a rematch, on February 4, 1979, in (Click link for more info and facts about Rimini) Rimini, and Escalera held a small lead on the judges' cards after 12 rounds, but he was knocked out, once again, in round 13 by Argüello.
His son, Alfredo Escalera Jr., is currently an amateur boxer who is based in (A state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War) Florida.
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 Alfredo Escalera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A native of Carolina, Escalera was almost as well known for his eccentric clothing practices at social events ashe was for his career as a boxer.
Escalera and Arguello had a rematch, on February 4, 1979 in Rimini, and Escalera held a small lead on the judges' cardsafter 12 rounds, but he was knocked out, once again, in round 13 by Arguello.
Escalera and Samuel Serrano became the first two Puerto Ricans to beworld champions at the same division during the same time.
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 Alfredo Escalera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Alfredo Escalera (llevado de marcha la 21 de 1952) es un Puerto Rican que era boxeador del campeón del mundo.
En esta lucha, Escalera sufrió una nariz y un diente quebrados, un corte en su lengüeta y encima de su ojo izquierdo, y de un ojo derecho cerrado antes de someter a Argüello.
Escalera y Argüello tenían un rematch, de febrero el 4 de 1979, en Rimini, y Escalera celebró un terminal pequeño en las tarjetas de los jueces después de 12 redondos, pero a Argüello hacia fuera lo golpeó, de nuevo, en 13 redondos.
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 La Prensa - Deportes - “El Salsero” Escalera, destrozado
Ver a Escalera después de haber atravesado por un agotamiento devastador, escalado por las laderas de una agonía interminable y rebotando en las paredes del infierno, víctima del golpeo certero y dañino de Alexis Argüello, era algo tenebroso.
Escalera sólo atinó a seguir debatiéndose con el corazón en los dientes, aun al precio de tener que soportar el flagelo de los impactos que lo sacudían, que lo destrozaban en forma sangrienta, estrujante y dramática.
Alexis tumbó tres veces a Escalera, lo conmocionó otras seis veces, obligó a una cuenta de protección, le cerró un ojo y logró abrirle varias grietas impresionantes...
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 Alexis Argüello - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Escalera had been a sensational champion with ten defenses, and he had dethroned in 2 spectacular rounds in Tokyo.
In what experts consider one of the most brutal fights in history, Escalera had his eye, mouth and nose busted early, but was rallying back in the scorecards when Argüello finished him, once again in the thirteenth round.
His reign at Junior Lightweight saw him fend off the challenges of Escalera in another sensational rematch held at Rimini, Italy, as well as boxers with names like two-time world champ Bobby Chacon, two-time world champ Rafael 'Bazooka' Limon,, and, taken apart in only one round.
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 PHILLY BOXING HISTORY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Everett outfought Escalera throughout the fight, but his only flaw as a fighter - a tendency to be over cautious - came into play and wound up costing him dearly.
In one of the worst decisions in boxing history, the judges awarded Alfredo Escalera a highly dubious, split decision victory.
Escalera would go on to make ten successful defenses of his title before losing it to Alexis Arguello in 1978.
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 Alfredo Escalera A Champion Forgotten   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
For two and a half years Alfredo was to remain a champion and put together a rather impressive resume for Hall Of Fame status.
Alfredo would receive a chance to regain the crown but would again lose to Alexis in another no holds barred bout.
Alfredo would remain a formidable contender for a few years but eventually fade from the scene.
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During the gathering at the gym at 700 Elton Avenue, Escalera was presented with a plaque bearing his photograph and listing some of his accomplishments in the ring.
Escalera, who lived in the Bronx briefly during his career in the 1970's, and since his last fight at Madison Square Garden and his subsequent retirement in 1983, Escalera has been working with youngsters in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and hopes to one day open a gym like the Juan LaPorte Gym.
Escalera retired with a record of (53-14-3, 31) and his first bout with Alexis Arguello is listed at # 31, as one of Ring Magazine's all-time greatest fights.
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 Alexis Argüello   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Escalera had been a busy champion with ten defenses, and he had dethroned Kuniaki Shibata in 2 rounds in Tokyo.
In what some experts (including Ring Magazine writers) consider one of the most brutal fights in history, Escalera had his eye, mouth and nose busted early, but was rallying back in the scorecards when Argüello finished him, once again in the thirteenth round.
His reign at Junior Lightweight saw him fend off the challenges of Escalera in a rematch held at Rimini, Italy, as well as boxers with names like two-time world champ Bobby Chacon, two-time world champ Rafael 'Bazooka' Limon, Ruben Castillo, and Diego Alcala, beaten in only one round.
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 Hard Core Boxing. We Don't Pull any Punches!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
On July 5th, 1975 Alfredo began a very solid reign as a world champion by flattening Shibata in two rounds.For two and a half years Alfredo was to remain a champion and put together a rather impressive resume for Hall Of Fame status.
On January 28th in Puerto Rico, Alfredo was to meet the legendary Alexis Arguello.
Alfredo Escalera deserves to be in the Hall Of Fame !
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 Biography of Alfredo Escalera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
He defended his title 10 times, including wins over Ray Lunny, Sigfredo Rodriguez and Tyrone Everrett, before losing it on January 28 of 1978 to Alexis Argüello of Nicaragua by a knockout in round 13 in Bayamón.
Escalera and Argüello had a rematch, on February 4, 1979, in Rimini, and Escalera held a small lead on the judges' cards after 12 rounds, but he was knocked out, once again, in round 13 by Argüello.
In 1980, Escalera dedicated himself to the sport of professional wrestling, competing on the Puerto Rican professional wrestling circuit, but in 1981, he launched a boxing comeback.
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 Boxing News : Probst
Toiled largely in overseas obscurity after stopping Alfredo Layne in South Africa to win crown, but capped off reign with two good showings against the capable Tony Lopez in unification bouts, getting a draw and a win.
Division was considered a fringe title and therefore used it as a steppingstone toward glory in the feather or lightweight divisions.
Alfredo Escalera, 1975-1978, 10 defenses, 53-14-3 (31 KO)
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 Uso y traducción de las palabras -- escalera [WULT.ORG]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
En la base se encuentra la entrada y una escalera de caracol, con descansos a intervalos regulares, que conduce a la cámara de señales y servicios.
Frente a la compraventa se encontraba la escalera que conducía al cine rotativo subterráneo, y encima de la boletería, aún cerrada, un afiche proclamaba...
La ruta por la Escalera de Pariacaca traslada al viajero, en un corto fin de semana, a una etapa fascinante de la expansión española.
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 ALFREDO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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 A Champion Forgotten | TheSweetScience.com Boxing
On July 5, 1975 Alfredo began a very solid reign as a world champion by flattening Shibata in two rounds.
On January 28th in Puerto Rico, Alfredo met the legendary Alexis Arguello.
Alfredo Escalera deserves to be in the Hall Of Fame.
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 Bayamón, Puerto Rico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Famous Bayamoneses include Francisco Oller, Chuito el de Bayamón, musician Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and world boxing champions Hector 'Macho' Camacho and Daniel Santos.
The famous boxing fight between Alexis Arguello and Alfredo Escalera (their first; their equally legendary rematch was held in Rimini, Italy) was held there in 1978.
The Vaqueros de Bayamón are the city's BSN representatives and the team with the most championships in history, with 13.
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 Alfredo del Diestro Supersite   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Cast: Alfredo del Diestro (Colonel Julián Carrasco), Luis G. Barreiro (Zertuche), Adela.
CMP - de La parcela dirigida por Juan Manuel Ramos en 1921 y en 1938, como Nobleza ranchera de Alfredo del Diestro.
Los españoles Máximo Calvo, director técnico, y Alfredo del Diestro, director escénico, fundan con empresarios caleños la Valle Film Company y filman en 1921.
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 Municipio de San Juan promueve estudio científico de cáncer
Este efecto se analizará luego de 2 a 4 años de tratamiento”, dijo Escalera.
El Director Ejecutivo explicó que este estudio tendrá una duración de 4 años con evaluaciones cada 6 meses.
Todos los servicios son libres de costo”, detalló Escalera.
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 Cool champz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
His career had a rocky start, with his having been knocked out in the first round.
A native of Carolina, Escalera was almost as well known for his eccentric clothing practices at soci...
Andrew Golota (born January 5, 1968) is a professional boxer from Poland who has been involved in many controversial fights.
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Alfredo Escalera KOby13 Alexis Arguello I, D192, 42minF
Alfredo Escalera KO6 Shinichi ‘Buzzsaw’ Yamabe I, D248, D253, 26minG
Alfredo Escalera W10 Gene Hatcher II, D445, 44minVG
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 Memorabilia Item 17
Everett, a lefty, won his first 34 fights before being robbed of the WBC junior lightweight world title when judges from Philadelphia and San Juan voted for Puerto Rico's Alfredo Escalera after their 15-round title fight before a crowd of more than 16,000 fans on Nov. 30, 1976 at the Spectrum.
Ringside observers gave five rounds to defending champ Escalera, who took his tarnished belt back to Puerto Rico.
After two more wins, Everett was shot to death by his girlfriend on May 26, 1977.
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 Boxer, John Ruiz-Latino Legends in Sports
Hundreds of members of the media greeted him at the airport to report on Puerto Rico Governor Sila Calderon's presentation of a gold medal of honor to Ruíz on becoming the first Latino world-heavyweight champion in boxing history.
Present and former Puerto Rican world champions like Felix "Tito" Trinidad, John John Molina, Orlando Fernandez, Alfredo Escalera and Alex "El Nene" Sanchez also came to congratulate Ruíz and pose for pictures.
Ruíz then traveled along a parade route through the city of San Juan where People lined the streets to welcome the new champion, who stood through his limousine's sun roof to wave to the islanders.
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Alexis Arguello standing over Ruben Olivares who Arguello would KO in the 13th round.
Alexis Arguello landing a devestating left to the jaw of Alfredo Escalera.
Arguello knocked out Escalera in the 13th round both times they met in the ring.
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 Index to Comic Art Collection: "Pom" to "Ponytails"
"Amigos" / una historia escrita y dibujada por Alfredo Pons.
"Escalera de Vecinos" / una historia escrita y dibujada por Alfredo Pons.
"La Familia" (Escalera de Vecinos) / guión y dibujo: Pons.
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 Arguello By Decision...
At the time of his death Sanchez hinted he was ready to move up to 130 pounds.
Alexis Arguello had relinquished his WBA Featherweight Title and challenged Alfredo Escalera for the WBC 130 pound title.
Arguello scored a thirteenth round kayo in a brutal fight and then proceeded to make eight successful defenses.
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 Luz en la escalera, Una (1994) Movie - Film Movie Locations
Luz en la escalera, Una (1994) Movie - Film Movie Locations
Luz en la escalera, Una (1994), 1994, Alfredo B. Crevenna Film Movie Locations movie
The carnival scenes at the end of Grease were shot here - Also famous as Leonardo Di Caprio's old school...
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 U.S. Mayor Article | Investments, Comprehensive Prevention, Care Are Key to Services, Quality of Life for San Juan ...
In cases where more than one family member is served, different case managers collaborate to ensure family'centered care.
DTC's also offer evening hours every Thursday, a strategy again employed to reduce clinic or For more information on the City of San Juan's HIV/AIDS Program "Golden Relief" please contact Dr. Alfredo Escalera, Executive Director, San Juan Health Department, Salud de la Capital, P.O. Box 21405, City of San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928.
For more information on the City of San Juan's HIV/AIDS Program "Golden Relief" please contact Dr. Alfredo Escalera, Executive Director, San Juan Health Department, Salud de la Capital, P.O. Box 21405, City of San Juan, Puerto Rico 00928.
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Amazon.com: Video: Una Luz En La Escalera (1995)
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 - Tyrone Everet - East Side Boxing Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
He lost a decision to Alfredo Escalera in a crack at the WBC 130lb title in 1976.Most ringsiders thought the Philadelphian deserved at least 10 rounds,but two of the judges gave the nod the the Puerto Rican.
It was his only loss...he was shot and killed by his girlfirend in 1977.
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