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.”
MORE: Full undercard breakdown for David Benavidez vs. Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez
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 results
- Gilberto Ramirez (c) vs. David Benavidez for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles
- Armando Resendiz (c) vs. Jaime Munguia for the WBA super middleweight title
- Oscar Duarte vs. Angel Fierro; Super Lightweights
- Isaac Lucero vs. Ismael Flores; Super Welterweights
- Jorge Chavez vs. Tito Sanchez; Super Bantamweights
- Daniel Blancas vs. Raul Salomon; Super Middleweights
- Juan Carrillo vs. Marlo Delgado; Light Heavyweights
Where 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.
A DAZN monthly subscription is $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $29.99 month-to-month. The annual subscription is $224.99.
The PPV price is $79.99.
David Benavidez vs. Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez start time
- Date: Saturday, May 2
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
- Main event start time (approx.): 11:15 p.m. ET | 8:15 p.m. PT
- Location: 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.
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