Arena Vicente Fernández Gómez
Name
The arena is named after Mexican singer Vicente Fernández, using the initials V.F.G. to represent the singer's full name Vicente Fernández Gómez. The arena was used to tribute and say the last good bye to the singer on December 12 and 13, 2021 after his death.
Sporting Events
The arena was the site for a fight between Mexican Saul "El Canelo" Alvarez and Luciano Leonel Cuello of Argentina. The fight was the Main Event of a broadcast by Televisa. The Mexican fighter Alvarez beat Cuello by TKO in the sixth round. Vicente Fernández himself offered to give Alvarez a horse, when Vicente sat down for the post fight interview with Saul and Oscar De La Hoya.
Concerts
Artists, including Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Muse, Laura Pausini, Robbie Williams, KISS, Oasis, Paramore, Depeche Mode, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Red Hot Chili Peppers, t.A.T.u., Gwen Stefani, Hilary Duff, High School Musical, Jordan Pruitt, Sarah Brightman, Aerosmith, Heaven & Hell, Down, Twenty One Pilots, Morrissey, Gloria Gaynor, Guns N' Roses, Judas Priest, Keane, Korn, Iron Maiden, Rammstein, Celine Dion, Harry Styles, Megadeth, The 1975 and Billie Eilish have previously performed or are scheduled to perform at the arena.
References
- ^ ".:: Arena VFG ::". Archived from the original on 2010-11-15. Retrieved 2010-12-26.
- ^ "Photos: Saul Alvarez Mobbed at Fight Week Event".
- ^ Blears, James (2010-07-10). "Vicious Beating of Luciano Cuello". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ "Céline Dion de pisa y corre - Excélsior". Archived from the original on 2008-12-15. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
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