The boxing world is gearing up for one of the most anticipated fights of the year, the spectacular showdown between two of Mexico's finest, Saul "Canelo" Álvarez and Jaime Munguía. Scheduled for May 4, 2024, during the vibrant Cinco de Mayo weekend. The fight is more than just a battle for supremacy in the super middleweight division—it's a celebration of Mexican heritage and spirit, and not only the athletes are representing. There are Latin music artists as well.
Following what is now a tradition, both fighters have chosen to walk out to the ring with renowned Latin music artists, highlighting their personal tastes and cultural pride. Canelo has opted for the corridos bélicos star Luis R. Conriquez, a choice that resonates deeply with his fans and reflects his roots.
On the other side, Munguía will bring the melodic tunes of Reik, the popular Mexican trio known for their romantic ballads, offering a stark contrast in musical style but equal in national pride.
Conriquez's friendship with Canelo
The friendship between Canelo and Conriquez became public last year, when the artist Conriquez sang at a private party to celebrate the boxer's birthday. Later, in December 2023, Canelo attended a concert that Luis R. Conriquez gave in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, where the musician invited him to come on stage to sing together
10 things about Luis R. Conriquez
- Born in Caborca, Sonora, Conriquez is known for his unique style of "corridos tumbados."
- He was working in a gas station until he recorded his first album, "Mis inicios," in 2018, under the independent label Kartel Music.
- Throughout his career, he recorded songs with top regional mexicano artists like La Adictiva, Gerardo Ortiz, Larry Hernández, Julión Álvarez, Tito Doble P, Eslabón Armado y Grupo Firme.
- Among his most notable songs are "Me metí en el ruedo" and "El búho."
- In the beginning of 2023, Conriquez released a cover of Marco Antonio Solís "Si Tú Te Fueras de Mí" and would collaborate with Grupo Firme on "Un Amor Como Este" in February 2023. He eventually collaborated with American singer Nicky Jam on "Como el Viento," which was released in March 2023 and recorded in Miami during the week of the Premio Lo Nuestro 2023.
6. In October 2023, Conriquez was seen with J Balvin during Canelo Álvarez's afterparty, where it was rumoured that both would collaborate.
7. Conriquez is known for carrying a Dolce & Gabanna camouflage-print animal silhouette bag. He nicknamed it "Belikin," the little bélico.
8. Throughout his music career, Conriquez has performed a series of corridos allegedly about a lieutenant of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), who has gained some notoriety due to his brutal crimes against minors, models, or government officials.
9.- Conriquez is married and has two children. He keeps his family life private.
10.- Conriquez revealed that he has composed a song for Canelo, which he will release the day of the fight. "It's a corrido bien perrón," he said.
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