Only a few hours remain until Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence Crawford face off in the ring in Las Vegas for a historic championship fight. Everything is practically set, but there is one question on the minds of Mexican fans in particular: who will sing the Mexican National Anthem? Here’s everything we know so far.
Who will sing the Mexican National Anthem at the Canelo vs. Crawford fight?
There has been a lot of speculation about the artist who will perform the Mexican National Anthem, as it is a big challenge that few dare to take on. So far, the performer has not been announced, but of course, that hasn’t stopped fans from guessing and placing their bets.
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Since 2018, the tradition of inviting prominent artists to perform the anthem at Canelo’s fights has become a highly anticipated moment for boxing fans. Each event has featured voices that left their mark and elevated the pre-fight ceremony.
Given his previous appearances with Canelo, Alejandro Fernández is considered a potential candidate, while Christian Nodal could be chosen due to his massive popularity in regional Mexican music. Another option is a rising star like Majo Aguilar, who performed before the fight against William Scull, or even an internationally recognized artist capable of surprising the audience and giving a unique touch to this iconic moment that marks the start of one of the most anticipated matchups of the year.
Who has sung the Mexican National Anthem at Canelo Álvarez’s fights?
Since the tradition began, several renowned artists have appeared in the ring to support Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and perform the Mexican National Anthem. They are:
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Edith Márquez (fight against Rocky Fielding, 2018)
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Carlos Rivera (fight against Daniel Jacobs, 2019)
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Ángela Aguilar (fight against Billy Joe Saunders, 2021)
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Carín León (fight against Dmitry Bivol, 2022)
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Danna Paola (fight against Jermell Charlo, 2023)
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Manuel Mijares (fight against Jaime Munguía, 2024)
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Majo Aguilar (fight against William Scull, 2025)
When is the Canelo vs Crawford fight?
The fight between the Mexican and the American will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Where will the Canelo vs Crawford fight be broadcast?
The fight will be streamed live on Netflix.
What time is the Canelo vs Crawford fight?
The sporting event will begin at 9:00 p.m.
Biography of Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez
Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez was born on July 18, 1990, in San Agustín, a community on the outskirts of Guadalajara, Jalisco. From a young age, his father instilled a strong work ethic in him, while his brother Rigoberto sparked his passion for boxing by gifting him his first pair of gloves when he was just 10 years old. While helping his father sell popsicles in the streets of Juanacatlán and serving fruit drinks in the mornings, Canelo dreamed of becoming a professional boxing champion. In the afternoons, he trained tirelessly at José “Chepo” Reynoso’s gym.
As a child, Saúl was often teased and nicknamed because of his appearance. Ironically, one of those nicknames, “El Canelo”, would later become a symbol of success and resilience. At age 15, he made his professional debut on October 29, 2005, at the Arena Chololo Larios in Tonalá. That night, he defeated Abraham González by technical knockout in the fourth round—an early sign of the talent that would take him to the top of the boxing world.
From his earliest fights, he faced much older and stronger opponents. However, that never stopped him: in 2006, just one year after his debut, he had already become middleweight champion of the state of Jalisco.
