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FAMED SINGER/SONGWRITER JENNI RIVERA TO SING MEXICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM AT "200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE" THIS SATURDAY

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LOS ANGELES (September 16, 2010). Los Angeles Mexican American singing and song-writing sensation Jenni Rivera, who with over 20 million albums sold worldwide is one of the most beloved and best-selling artists in the Regional Mexican genre, will sing the Mexican National Anthem prior to the main event of the "200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE" Mosley vs. Mora, aboxing extravaganza on Saturday, September 18 at STAPLES Center and live televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View ?.

"Jenni Rivera is a huge talent and very well known among Mexicans and those of Mexican descent throughout the world," said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "I couldn't think of a better person to represent the Mexican people by singing the Mexican National Anthem on this special weekend. I am looking forward to her rendition of what will be a very important moment for all of us that night."



"I feel honored and privileged that Oscar de la Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions has given me the opportunity to sing the Mexican national anthem in front of thousands of fight fans and millions of viewers across this great nation" said Rivera. "This year is a very special occasion because my heritage celebrates 200 years of independence. Viva Mexico!"


The stellar fight card, featuring Five-Time and Three-Division World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley against former World Champion Sergio "The Latin Snake" Mora in a junior middleweight showdown, rising Mexican phenom Saul "Canelo" Alvarez who squares off against former World Champion Carlos "Tata" Baldomir, and top junior welterweight contender "Vicious" Victor Ortiz who will face former World Champion "Vicious" Vivian Harris, is all part of the Mexican Bicentennial celebration in Los Angeles and promises to deliver a night of action on this decorated and storied boxing weekend tradition.

Rivera is a Mexican American singer/songwriter who was raised in Long Beach, CA. She is one of the most beloved and best-selling artists in the Regional Mexican genre having sold over 20 million albums sold worldwide. Rivera was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2003 and in 2008 she was named "Female Artist of the Year" and "Banda Artist of the Year" at the 21stUnivision "Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Awards." Jenni Rivera became the first female Banda artist to sell-out a concert at the world famous Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA and most recently became the first artist todate to sellout back to back concerts at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on August 6th & 7th, 2010. Most recently, Rivera was named spokeswomen for the National Coalition Against Battered Women and Domestic Violence in Los Angeles. In recognition of her charity work and involvement in the community, a proclamation was made by the Los Angeles City Council officially naming August 6, 2010 "Jenni Rivera Day."

Rivera joins R&B singer, songwriter and producer Tank who will sing the U.S. National Anthem.




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