Press Release: Alfredo Escalera Jr.,  the son of former 130-pound champion Alfredo “Salsero” Escalera, will make his New York debut live from the Utopia Paradise Theater, broadcast on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.  Escalera Jr. (14-0 with 11 KOs) will face Harvie Jolley (6-4-1, 3 KOs) in a cruiserweight bout scheduled for eight rounds on Friday, August 24, 2007. Like many offspring from dynamic boxing families; Mayweather, Camacho, Chavez:  the 27-year old Escalera has big shoes to fill but he welcomes the opportunity to show that he too has the blood of a champion flowing through his veins.  “I can’t wait to showcase my talent. It will be a special night for me. I know a lot of the people are fans of my father and that means so much. Fathers will bring their sons to see the son of their hero. I will not disappoint them” Tickets can be purchased at Utopia’s Paradise Theater box office (718) 220-6143, and all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000.