Alright, let’s talk about finding Canelo’s walkout song for his 2024 fight, the one against Jaime Munguia. I always get hooked on these things, the music they pick says a lot.
So, the fight happens, Cinco de Mayo weekend, big deal. First thing I did, naturally, was jump online. Started searching around, you know, the usual stuff: ‘Canelo walkout song May 2024’, ‘What song did Canelo walk out to vs Munguia’. Got a lot of noise, people guessing, mentioning old songs he used before. Nothing concrete right away.
My Digging Process
It wasn’t just popping up. So, I figured, okay, time to actually do some work here. Found a clip of the walkout itself. Had to watch it a few times.
- First watch: Just trying to soak it in, get the feel. Crowd was absolutely electric, hard to hear clearly.
- Second watch: Phone out, trying that app that listens and tells you the song. No luck. Too much background cheering, the commentators yapping over the track. Useless.
- Third & Fourth watch: Really focused on the sound. It was definitely Mexican, had that horns vibe, maybe Banda or Norteño? Hard to place it exactly. Tried catching any lyrics but couldn’t make anything out clearly.
I started thinking about Canelo’s past choices. He almost always picks something Mexican, right? Represents his roots. Sometimes it’s classic stuff, sometimes newer artists. That didn’t narrow it down much, honestly. Mexico’s got a ton of great music.
Checked a couple of boxing forums I sometimes read. You know the type, where people really obsess over details. Lots of chatter there too. Some folks were saying it sounded like Peso Pluma, others were throwing out different names. Still messy.
Figuring It Out
Then I saw a few mentions, scattered across different places, pointing towards Luis R. Conriquez. People were saying Canelo actually walked out with him. Okay, that’s a solid lead. Went back to the video clip again, specifically listening for Conriquez’s style. Yeah, it started to click. The sound matched up with other songs I quickly checked out from him.
Finally nailed down the song title: ‘El Centenario’. It seems Conriquez was right there performing it live during the walkout. That’s why it sounded a bit different than just a recording playing.
Took me longer than I expected, probably a good 45 minutes of actively searching and watching clips. It’s funny how something seemingly simple can turn into a mini-project. Reminds me of trying to find this specific brand of hot sauce I had at a restaurant once, spent weeks on that. Anyway.
Why This Song?
Makes perfect sense though. A massive all-Mexican fight on Cinco de Mayo weekend. Bringing out a popular Corridos singer like Luis R. Conriquez to perform live? That’s a statement. It fits Canelo’s whole vibe, very proud of his heritage. The energy of that music is perfect for getting the crowd hyped and for that slow, intimidating walk to the ring.
So, there you have it. That was my little journey figuring out the 2024 walkout song. It was ‘El Centenario’, performed live by Luis R. Conriquez. Good stuff.
