Mexican pride is on the line as David Benavidez challenges Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles in a Cinco de Mayo blockbuster in Las Vegas.
Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs) is bidding to become a three-weight world champion having lifted WBC gold at super middleweight and light heavyweight.
However, he meets an opponent in Zurdo (48-1, 30 KOs) who is enjoying his finest run of form as a professional after a sometimes slow-burning career.
“It’s time to go to war,” Benavidez said. “When I see the fire, I put myself in the fire to get the best version out of myself, and I’m not scared of nobody.”
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Zurdo, generally a man of fewer words, replied: “I’m the champ,” he said. “I just train hard to prove myself and prepare to be still champion.”
In the chief support bout, Jaime Munguia is bidding to become a two-weight champion when he challenges Armando Resendiz for the WBA title.
David Benavidez vs. Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez full card resultsGilberto Ramirez (c) vs. David Benavidez for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titlesArmando Resendiz (c) vs. Jaime Munguia for the WBA super middleweight titleOscar Duarte vs. Angel Fierro; Super LightweightsIsaac Lucero vs. Ismael Flores; Super WelterweightsJorge Chavez vs. Tito Sanchez; Super BantamweightsDaniel Blancas vs. Raul Salomon; Super MiddleweightsJuan Carrillo vs. Marlo Delgado; Light HeavyweightsWhere to watch David Benavidez vs. Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez
David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez will be available on DAZN worldwide. The event will also air on Amazon Prime.
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David Benavidez vs. Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez start timeDate: Saturday, May 2Start time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PTMain event start time (approx.): 11:15 p.m. ET | 8:15 p.m. PTLocation: T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas
David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez is on Saturday, May 2. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET and the main event should begin around 11:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.