Last Updated on December 2, 2025 by Boxing Schedule
Cinco de Mayo weekend belongs to David “The Mexican Monster” Benavidez this time, as he steps in with Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez for the WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Titles on Saturday 2 May 2026, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Two Mexican fighters fighting for cruiserweight world gold — that alone makes this one stand out.
Benavidez is coming off a seventh-round stoppage of Anthony Yarde in Riyadh, while Zurdo steps in with a 48–1 record and plenty of size at the weight. If Benavidez pulls it off, he becomes a world champion in a third division, adding another stamp to a career that’s already packed with achievements.
Why Benavidez–Zurdo Has People Talking
Benavidez just smashed through Anthony Yarde in seven over in Riyadh, and he barely took a backward step doing it. Zurdo shows up with a 48–1 record and real size at the weight, the kind of frame that can make you work every second. If Benavidez gets this done, he walks out holding world gold in a third division and adds another stamp to a career that’s already stacked with hard nights and real achievements.
Some fans wanted Benavidez to go straight into unifying with Bivol or take on Beterbiev next. His promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, pushed back hard, laying out the reasons for picking Zurdo:
“After waiting so long for Canelo, only to have him avoid us at all costs, David will wait for no one ever again. We offered Bivol $8 million last year and he vacated the WBC belt a day before the purse bid. Beterbiev is coming off a loss, and David wanted the winner, not the loser. David would stop Beterbiev. No doubt. And he already dropped Bivol in sparring.”
Lewkowicz doubled down on what comes after:
“The WBA has guaranteed us mandatory status for the Bivol/Beterbiev winner. If Bivol wants out again, he’ll have to vacate another belt. David put a beating on him in sparring and dropped him. He can’t keep David off him.”
Benavidez, meanwhile, lets the promoter talk while he just keeps fighting.
How to Watch Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez
Live on Prime Video Pay-Per-View
Event: Cinco de Mayo Weekend PPV
Date: Saturday 2 May 2026
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Start Times (expected)
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USA ET: 9:00 PM (main card)
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USA PT: 6:00 PM
Projected Ring Walks
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USA ET: 12:00 AM
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USA PT: 9:00 PM
Times may move depending on earlier fights.
For reliable updates, you can check Sky Sports or Ringmagazine.
Confirmed Fight Details
Main Event
David Benavidez vs Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez – 12 rounds
Titles: WBA & WBO Cruiserweight World Championships
David “The Mexican Monster” Benavidez
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Record: 31–0 (25 KOs)
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Current WBC Light Heavyweight Champion
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Has also held the WBA Light Heavyweight Title
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Former two-time WBC Super Middleweight Champion
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Youngest super middleweight world champion in history
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Coming off a TKO win over Anthony Yarde
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Looking for gold in a third division
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez
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Record: 48–1 (30 KOs)
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Current WBA and WBO Cruiserweight Champion
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Southpaw with size and strength at 200
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First Mexican fighter to win a world title at super middleweight
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Now defending at cruiserweight with momentum
Why This Fight Matters
Two Mexican fighters fighting for cruiserweight world titles hasn’t happened before — it’s history.
Benavidez is chasing legacy. Zurdo is defending territory.
Both are big men with aggressive streaks, and neither likes giving ground. Good recipe.
Undercard details will land soon, but the main event already has plenty of weight behind it.