Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga walkout songs: Tracks the boxers on the card have used before
The Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga showdown is one that pits a veteran champion against a young contender looking to make a name for himself. The 34-year-old Alvarez boasts a professional boxing record of 61 victories, two defeats, and two draws. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old Berlanga has amassed a record of 22-0.
The Brooklyn-born Berlanga hails from a family of Puerto Rican immigrants and is a proud representative of the rich culture of Puerto Rican boxing. Many believe that 'The Chosen One' has yet to prove his mettle against the level of opposition that Alvarez has. Meanwhile, Mexico's Alvarez is viewed as a bonafide legend of the sport and one of the biggest box office draws in all of sports.
Alvarez is the reigning WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine super middleweight champion. He's booked to put his titles on the line against Berlanga in the headlining match of a boxing event that'll transpire at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A., on Sept. 14, 2024.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga walkout songs: Which songs have the boxers walked out to?
Canelo Alvarez is coming off dominant unanimous decision victories over Jermell Charlo in Sept. 2023 and Jaime Munguia in May 2024. During his entrance for the Charlo fight, Mexican artists Santa Fe Klan and Tornillo Vazquez accompanied Alvarez to the ring.
The song performed during the entrance was 'Por Mi Mexico,' a Latin hip-hop track released in 2020. It was crafted by the late Mexican rapper Lefty SM featuring Santa Fe Klan. Incidentally, Lefty SM was shot and killed earlier in Sept. 2023, and many deemed Alvarez's entrance a moving tribute to the deceased artist.
Watch Alvarez's entrance to 'Por Mi Mexico' below:
For his most recent fight, a clash against Jaime Munguia, Canelo Alvarez was serenaded to the squared circle by Mexican singer Luis R Conriquez who performed his previously-unreleased 'Martes 13.' In addition, Alvarez famously walked out to a blend of 'Eye of the Tiger' (by Survivor) and 'El Tapatio' (by Pepe Aguilar) for his fight against John Ryder in May 2023.
Watch Alvarez's entrance with Conriquez below:
In his most recent fight, against Padraig McCrory in Feb. 2024, Edgar Berlanga made his entrance whilst accompanied by Luar La L, who performed the song 'Telefono Nuevo.' It's a Latin Trap genre track crafted by Puerto Rican rappers Bad Bunny and Luar La L, which was released in 2023.
Watch Berlanga's entrance with Luar La L below:
Additionally, Berlanga recently spoke to FaceofBoxingTv regarding his possible walkout music for the Canelo Alvarez fight. Berlanga suggested that he's likely to walk out to a remix of 'Lean Back' featuring Puerto Rican music icon Tego Calderon. Fat Joe, an American hip-hop great of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent was beside Berlanga and waxed lyrical about the boxer during the interview.
Watch the interview below:
Joe has long been a supporter of Berlanga. The rapper notably put forth a live performance and accompanied him in his entrance for his fight against Gregory Trenel back in Aug. 2019. Joe performed 'Lean Back,' which is a hip-hop track by the group 'Terror Squad' featuring Fat Joe and Remy, released in 2004.
Watch Berlanga's entrance with Fat Joe below: