José Ramón Fernández is one of the most prominent sports commentators on Mexican television and, after more than 40 years of career, he is nearing retirement. Throughout his career, he has been the protagonist of several controversies, such as his disputes with David Faitelson and his initial rejection of Inés Sainz at the beginning of her sports journalism career. He has also been known for criticizing Club América, which has earned him the title of 'anti-Americanist' from the fans of the azulcremas.
Despite his controversies, José Ramón Fernández has been an influential figure in Mexican sports journalism, being a mentor to other journalists like André Marín during his participation in programs like "Los Protagonistas".
According to his son, Juan Pablo Fernández, José Ramón Fernández's retirement is near, as his contract with ESPN would last less than two years. Although the commentator has no intentions of retiring, his family acknowledges that his dedication to work has distanced him from other activities and hobbies.
José Ramón Fernández began his career at Imevisión, a company that later became TV Azteca, where he worked for more than 34 years. During this time, he was the producer and lead host of programs like "DeporTV" and "Los Protagonistas". Additionally, he has covered numerous significant sporting events, such as FIFA World Cups and Olympic Games, from Argentina 1978 to Athens 2004.
As a commentator, he has narrated more than 3,000 live matches, including games from Liga MX and the UEFA Champions League. Additionally, he is a graduate of the Universidad Autónoma de Puebla and has founded a journalism institution that grants scholarships to low-income students, demonstrating his commitment to training new generations of sports journalists.
