Press Release: Super bantamweight Antonio Escalante returns to Cicero Illinois this Friday night, January 26, 2007 to battle former world champion Mauricio Pastrana in the main event of the Solo Boxeo broadcast. Said De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions, "Antonio Escalante is one of the hottest young prospects in boxing today.  He is coming up the rankings very quickly, and I believe that with two or three more good wins he will be ready for a world title.  This next fight with Mauricio Pastrana is a very important step in the right direction". Golden Boy will co-promote along with  8 Count Productions. Said Dominic Pesoli of 8 Count, “Escalante is very popular here in Chicago after his war with Jose Hernandez last winter at Cicero Stadium. We’re thrilled to bring him back for our fans.” The 21 year old El Paso, Texas native Escalante brings a record of 14-1 with 9 KOs into this battle. In his most recent bout on October 21, 2006, Escalante destroyed Omar Adorno with a second round knockout. Columbian native Pastrana holds a record of 33-7-2 in an outstanding career that includes his win over Hall of Famer Michael Carbajal for the IBF junior flyweight title. Cicero Stadium is located at 1909 S. Laramie, just minutes from the Eisenhower and Stevenson Expressways. Tickets are on sale in advance by calling 312-226-5800.