David Benavidez faces Gilberto Ramirez on May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, airing on Prime Video PPV in a cruiserweight title fight scheduled for 5 p.m. local / 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK.
David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) steps up to cruiserweight to challenge unified WBA and WBO champion Gilberto Ramirez (46-1, 30 KOs) in a Cinco de Mayo weekend main event promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Sampson Boxing in association with TGB Promotions. Two belts at 200 pounds are at stake as Benavidez moves divisions to test Ramirez on a major stage.
Fight Date and Start Time
Event: David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez
Date: May 2
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
Broadcast Platform: Prime Video PPV
The card is now official.
David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez streams live on Prime Video PPV. Viewers can purchase the event through the Prime Video platform. Ticket sales are handled through AXS.
Full Fight Card
Cruiserweight – 12 Rounds
David Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs) vs. Gilberto Ramirez (46-1, 30 KOs)
Additional undercard bouts will be confirmed separately.
Preview
David Benavidez seeks a third divisional title and entry into the cruiserweight championship mix. Gilberto Ramirez defends unified status against a younger puncher moving up in weight.
Benavidez enters undefeated and already a two-division champion. At 175 pounds he built his standing by starting with the jab, applying steady pressure, and setting his feet before letting combinations go with power. The jump to 200 pounds tests whether that workrate and body punching remain effective against naturally bigger men.
At the press conference, David Benavidez said, “Now we’re going for two titles on May 2 and I’m very grateful.”
Gilberto Ramirez stated, “Right now is the right moment at 200 pounds. We’re going to feel comfortable and be at our best.”
The May 2 result will determine whether David Benavidez can claim a place among the cruiserweight titleholders or whether Gilberto Ramirez continues to anchor the division with the belts he already holds.
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.