Although the organizers of the fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford decided to cancel the playing of the national anthems at the official ceremony, the Mexican National Anthem was played at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The singer Fey sang it in private, in the Mexican fighter’s dressing room, minutes before he left for the ring.
Fey sings Anthem in private before Canelo fight
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In an atmosphere charged with patriotism, Fey performed the anthem in front of Canelo, who was accompanied by his entire team.
The scene, captured on video, showed the Tapatio champion listening attentively, surrounded by an intimate but deeply meaningful atmosphere, just before his showdown with Crawford.
The singer had already anticipated in her social networks that she would live a special moment with the boxer.
And he finally shared it with his followers in a live stream via Instagram.
The video was posted on his profile, allowing fans to re-watch the emotional moment even after the fight.
Absence in the ring, not in Las Vegas
The decision by Netflix and TKO Group Holdings to eliminate the national anthems in the pre-fight ceremony generated controversy among Mexican fans and the Latino community in the United States.
For many, listening to the anthem on a date so close to the Grito de Independencia was a fundamental part of the experience.
Canelo, however, did not let tradition pass him by.
Although the chant was not performed in front of the cameras in the arena, he made sure that the patriotic symbol was heard in a private space.
This is a sign of respect and pride towards Mexico and the millions of Mexican nationals who supported him from different parts of the world.
A gift for Mexican fans
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The gesture resonated especially with fans in cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago and Phoenix, where thousands of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans followed the fight.
On social networks, Fey’s video was quickly shared, with comments highlighting the importance of keeping the tradition alive, even when the rules of the show sought to leave it out.
Although Canelo Alvarez ended up losing to Crawford by unanimous decision, Fey’s private performance became one of the most talked about moments of the night.
For many fans, it was a reminder that Mexican pride transcends sporting results.
The singer’s presence and Canelo’s gesture show how, even in an event marked by the decisions of the promoters and international chains, the Mexican identity remained strong in Las Vegas.
