During his last press conference at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez surprised the media and fans by confirming that, for his expected fight against Terence Crawford, he will not have a musical show during his entrance to the ring. The bout, scheduled for this Saturday, September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium, will mark one of the most significant moments in the career of the fighter from Guadalajara.
“I want to walk with my team because we have been waiting for this moment all my career and I want it to be just us,” declared the undisputed super middleweight champion. With these words, he made it clear that his priority is to share the moment only with the people who have been by his side throughout the preparation process.
Canelo’s determination marks an important change with respect to his previous fights, in which he was characterized by spectacular entrances accompanied by great musical figures. In the past, artists such as Pepe Aguilar, J Balvin, Grupo Firme and Luis R. Conriquez were part of the pre-fight show, integrating cultural and musical elements that reinforced the boxer’s Mexican identity.
In fact, in the previous conference at the T-Mobile Arena, Alvarez appeared accompanied by Conriquez, with whom he performed the song “Mexicano soy”. Therefore, the announcement that this time he will not be performing that part of the show took fans and media by surprise.
For many, the decision reflects the seriousness with which Canelo faces this fight, considered one of the most important of his career. Terence Crawford, undefeated and undisputed welterweight champion, represents a major challenge in the quest to further consolidate the legacy of the boxer from Jalisco.
Expectation for the Canelo fight
The announcement generated diverse reactions on social networks. On the one hand, there were those who applauded the fighter’s gesture by giving prominence to his work team, highlighting the collective effort behind each fight. On the other hand, some fans expressed their hope that artists such as Banda MS or Carín León, who will be performing in Las Vegas over the weekend for the Mexican Independence Day celebrations, could make a surprise appearance at the show.
In addition, it was confirmed that, as part of the pre-fight events, there will be a special tribute to Vicente Fernandez, Mexican music icon and figure that has accompanied Canelo’s presentations throughout his career.
The fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford will take place at the Allegiant Stadium, a venue with capacity for more than 60 thousand spectators. The show will kick off at 7:00 p.m. (Mexico Central Time) and will be streamed live on Netflix, a platform that will broadcast one of the most anticipated boxing events of the year.
The bill promises to be a first class show, not only because of the magnitude of the main fight, but also because of the symbolism it contains: the union of boxing with Mexican culture, in the midst of the national celebrations.
By foregoing the extra spotlight and opting for a sober entrance, Canelo Alvarez sends a clear message: his focus is fully on the ring and on cementing his legacy as one of the best boxers in Mexico and the world. The decision, although unexpected, could become one of the most memorable of his career.
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