José Ramón Fernández Álvarez (born 6 April 1946) is a Mexican journalist, sportscaster, sports commentator, and television host currently working for ESPN Deportes and ESPN Mexico.
Fernández started his journalistic career in 1970 and since has covered numerous major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics.Considered one of the most respected journalists and an "institution" in Mexican sports journalism, Fernández is also considered one of the most controversial journalists in Mexico.
Fernández has covered 10 FIFA World Cups and 10 Summer Olympic Games.Fernández is considered one of the best journalists in the history of Mexico by Spanish newspaper Marca.