Sofia Vergara’s awkward hug with Canelo Alvarez goes viral as his wife steps in during Las Vegas fight night

Canelo Álvarez was in the spotlight on September 13, 2025 in Las Vegas. At Allegiant Stadium, the Mexican boxer lost to Terence Crawford in their undisputed title fight. But before the fight, he shared a hug with actress Sofía Vergara. The hug looked uneasy. His wife Fernanda Gómez quickly stepped in. She placed herself between them before a photo was taken. The moment spread fast online.Sofía Vergara, 53, is famous for Modern Family and America’s Got Talent. She was among the stars who attended the fight night in Las Vegas.Backstage, she met Canelo Álvarez. The boxer, 35, stood up from a sofa covered with a Mexican flag. He reached out to hug her. At first, it looked normal. Then fans noticed his nervous look. He stepped slightly to the side. His arms circled her, but he seemed tense.Fernanda Gómez, his wife since 2021, watched closely. She had married Álvarez after meeting him in 2016. When cameras came forward, she moved fast. She placed herself between Vergara and her husband.In the group photo, Canelo stood on the right with one child. Gómez stood in the middle. Vergara posed on the left.The clip was posted by Netflix on X. Fans reacted quickly. One wrote, “Canelo wife was NOT PLAYING.” Another added, “His wife made sure to stand between them.” A third joked, “Canelo eyes stayed straight. His wife had tunnel vision on him.”The hug was only part of the night. Hours later, Canelo Álvarez stepped into the ring. He fought Terence Crawford for the undisputed super-middleweight title.More than 70,000 fans filled Allegiant Stadium. The fight went twelve rounds. Crawford won by unanimous decision. The judges scored it 116-112, 115-113, 115-113.After the loss, Canelo spoke to reporters. He said, “We knew Crawford is a great fighter. I did what I was supposed to do. I tried my best tonight.” He also claimed Crawford is “way better than Floyd Mayweather.”Also Read: “Trump Is Nothing But Racist”: Martina Navratilova Slams Donald Trump For Removing Slavery Exhibits From U.S. National ParksCrawford showed his skill from the start. He blocked Canelo’s attacks with sharp counters. He dominated the late rounds. By the end, the decision was clear.The win made Crawford the first boxer ever to become undisputed in three divisions. For Canelo, it was the first time in ten years without a world title.