David Benavidez faces Gilberto Ramirez on May 2, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, airing on Prime Video PPV and DAZN in a 12-round cruiserweight title fight scheduled for 5 p.m. local / 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK.
David Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs) challenges unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto Ramirez (48-1, 30 KOs) in a Cinco de Mayo weekend main event that now carries a full slate of all-Mexican bouts beneath it. The expanded card adds Jaime Munguia in a WBA title fight at super middleweight.
Fight Date and Start Time
Event: David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez
Date: May 2, 2026
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Main Event: David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez, 12 rounds, cruiserweight
Start Time: 5 p.m. local / 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK
PPV Price: To be confirmed
How to Watch: Live on Prime Video Pay-Per-View and DAZN
The card is now official.
How to Watch
David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez streams live on Prime Video PPV and is also available through DAZN. Viewers can access the event through either platform. Ticket sales are handled through AXS.
Full Fight Card
Cruiserweight 12 Rounds (WBA, WBO Titles)
Gilberto Ramirez (48-1, 30 KOs) vs. David Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs)
Super Middleweight 12 Rounds (WBA Title)
Armando Resendiz (16-2, 11 KOs) vs. Jaime Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs)
Super Lightweight 10 Rounds
Oscar Duarte (30-2-1, 23 KOs) vs. Angel Fierro (23-4-2, 18 KOs)
Super Welterweight 10 Rounds
Isaac Lucero (18-0, 14 KOs) vs. Alan Sandoval (30-0-1, 19 KOs)
Armando Resendiz defends his WBA belt against Jaime Munguia in a second title fight on the card. Resendiz works behind compact combinations and commits to the body once he closes range. Munguia brings pressure and volume, and is at his best when he’s letting his hands go and working behind his jab.
Oscar Duarte vs. Angel Fierro adds a ten-round fight at 140 pounds between two fighters who push the pace and exchange. Isaac Lucero vs. Alan Sandoval rounds out the featured bouts at 154 pounds, with both fighters entering unbeaten or near-unbeaten form.
Where the Winner Moves Next
David Benavidez moves up to cruiserweight after holding titles at 168 and 175 pounds. He works behind a firm jab, applies pressure, and sets his feet before letting combinations go with power. Gilberto Ramirez holds position at 200 pounds with measured offense, using his size to keep distance before committing to straight lefts and body shots.
David Benavidez seeks a third divisional title against a unified champion who has settled at cruiserweight. Gilberto Ramirez looks to defend his belts against a fighter moving up with proven championship rounds.
The May 2 result will determine whether David Benavidez establishes himself at cruiserweight or Gilberto Ramirez continues to hold the division with unified belts right now.
Benavidez talks a big game, but I doubt he can handle the pressure from Ramirez. Just because he’s won before doesn’t mean he’ll win this time.
This fight is going to be a disaster for Benavidez. He’s stepping into a division with bigger guys, and Ramirez has way more experience at that weight.
I don’t think Benavidez has what it takes to beat Ramirez. He might be undefeated, but moving up in weight is tough, and Ramirez is a solid champion.
Seriously? Everyone is acting like this fight is a guaranteed win for Benavidez. What about Zurdo’s record? 48–1 isn’t something to ignore. You can’t just assume Benavidez will walk all over him.
I don’t get why people are so hyped about this fight. Benavidez seems overrated to me. Just because he had one good match doesn’t mean he’s the best. Zurdo could easily take him down if he plays smart.