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Bad Bunny Taps Boxing Stars for Super Bowl Halftime Show
9 Feb
Summary
- Bad Bunny featured boxers Xander Zayas and Emiliano Vargas in his Super Bowl halftime performance.
- The boxers appeared in a segment set in a sugar cane field, throwing light punches.
- This appearance aimed to give boxing significant exposure on a major global stage.
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny incorporated boxing talent into his Super Bowl LX halftime performance, featuring rising stars Xander Zayas and Emiliano Vargas. Neither athlete is an avid American football fan, but they appeared on stage at Levi's Stadium during the show.
The boxers were featured midway through Bad Bunny's set, appearing in a striking scene set within a sugar cane field. They were seen throwing light punches at each other as the rapper moved between them, creating a memorable visual for the audience.
Bad Bunny, a lifelong boxing enthusiast, aimed to elevate the sport's profile by including it in his Super Bowl performance. Boxing holds deep cultural significance for many Hispanic communities, a theme that influenced the rapper's artistic choices. Zayas, born in Puerto Rico, and Vargas, of Mexican heritage, both represent this connection.
