Tomorrow will be the biggest night of Jaime Manguia’s career in boxing. As he prepares for the most elite of his fights ever, fans await to see the fashion in which the Mexican super middleweight will enter the ring. From what his previous walkout songs have communicated, this time too, there is a high possibility that he will reflect his Mexican roots as he takes to the ring.
At the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, two of the best Mexican fighters of this generation will face off in a fight that is among the biggest the year has to offer. It is an event that has kept fans on their toes ever since its inception. The major attraction of the event, for sure is their fight against one another. However, the premise will be set on what tune these fighters will enter the ring. Here is an insight into how Munguia took to the ring previously.
A Mexican Cultural Represent: Jaime Munguia
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In January this year, he fought against John Ryder. For that Phoenix fight, Munguia walked out to an Alejandro Fernández song, “México Lindo y Querido.” The traditional mariachi and ranchera Mexican song laid a befitting premise for the entertaining fight.
His entrances into the ring are not mere rituals. They are captivating displays of his Mexican roots. During his enthralling bout against Jimmy ‘Kilrain’ Kelly in 2022, Munguia orchestrated a moment of pure spectacle. As he entered the ring, he was accompanied by the goosebumps-inducing melodies of mariachi music, yet again.
In another poignant nod to his roots, he previously chose ‘El Ausente’ by Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga. The anthem was chosen for his entrance in the riveting showdown against D’ Mitrius Ballard.
Jaime Munguia is revered for his unblemished record boasting 43 wins. He embodies the essence of Mexican pride and prowess in the boxing realm. Munguia is charged up by the vibrancy of his cultural heritage. The same has been communicated in his counterpart, Canelo Álvarez’s walkout songs too.
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Majestic Mexican Walk-ins
In September last year, the Jalisco-born fighter faced off against Jermell Charlo. For his ring walk, Mexican rapper Santa Fe Klan took center stage. He honored the late rapper Lefty SM, who tragically lost his life in an armed attack in Jalisco. Accompanied by Tornillo Vázquez, they delivered a stirring rendition of “Por mi México,” a song originally performed by Santa Fe Klan and Lefty SM.
In May of the same year, Canelo faced John Ryder. At the Estadio Akron, a massive audience eagerly anticipated his entrance. His name illuminated in red, Alvarez entered to the rousing beats of “Eye of the Tiger.” Fireworks ablaze, he wore a regal crown. A mariachi band, consisting of 150 members, joined in.
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Alvarez’s 2021 bout against Billy Joe Saunders at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, saw Canelo embrace a Cinco de Mayo theme. It commemorated Mexico’s victory over the French forces of Napolean III. It also emphasized Alvarez’s unwavering commitment to celebrating his heritage on the global stage.
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