Bad Bunny brought authenticity to the Super Bowl halftime show by having Xander Zayas, a genuine boxing champion, join him on stage. Bad Bunny preferred a fighter over models to enhance the performance's genuine touch.
Xander Zayas, fresh off signing a marketing deal with Rimas Sports—a company associated with Bad Bunny—told TMZ about the singer's personal invitation. Bad Bunny saw value in having an authentic presence at the event and reached out two weeks before Zayas' next fight.
Before accepting the invite, Zayas insisted he needed to ensure victory first. He remarked,
"Obviously I told him, 'Hey, I need to win first. I don't wanna go to the Super Bowl as a loser'"Justifiably confident after his performance in the ring on January 31, he defeated Baraou by decision at José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. This victory made him the youngest unified world champion in boxing.
The collaboration between these two Puerto Rican talents underscored a mutual respect and provided an unforgettable experience for fans who watched them bring different worlds together on such a grand stage.
