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4 David Benavidez Next Fight Ideas After KO Win Over Gilberto Ramirez, Including Canelo
TL;DR
David Benavidez scored a TKO victory over Gilberto Ramirez, becoming the new WBA (Super) and WBO cruiserweight champion. He called out potential opponents, including Canelo Ćlvarez and Dmitry Bivol, for his next fight.
Key points
- David Benavidez won by TKO against Gilberto Ramirez
- Benavidez became WBA (Super) and WBO cruiserweight champion
- He knocked Ramirez down twice in the fight
- Benavidez called out Canelo Ćlvarez and Dmitry Bivol
- His record is now 32-0 with 26 KOs
David BenavidezGilberto RamirezCanelo ĆlvarezDmitry Bivol
4 David Benavidez Next Fight Ideas After KO Win Over Gilberto Ramirez, Including Canelo
In his debut at 200 pounds, David Benavidez challenged unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto Ramirez this Saturday. āThe Mexican Monsterā dominated early on and beat Ramirez to the punch with visibly much faster hands. In the fourth round, Benavidez (32-0, 26 KOs) landed a five-punch combination that sent the defending champion down on one knee for a knockdown.
The challenger continued to punish Ramirez with left hooks and right hands in the sixth round, as he took a knee for the second time. However, āZurdoā failed to beat the refereeās count, and Benavidez earned a TKO victory to become the new WBA (Super) and WBO cruiserweight champion.
Following his win, the three-division champion called out several big names, including Canelo Ćlvarez and Dmitry Bivol. We consider those names along with others who make ideal matchups for Benavidezās next opponent.
Jai Opetaia
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Thereās no question how huge a matchup with Jai Opetaia would be for the division. Even Benavidez expressed interest in the possibility when asked about the fellow undefeated cruiserweight. Except that the former 200-pound IBF and Ring Magazine titleholder signed with Zuffa Boxing in January. He defeated Brandon Glanton by unanimous decision in March to claim the inaugural Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight title.
In a clash of two big punchers, can a crossover promotion materialize the fight?
Q&A
Who did David Benavidez defeat to become the WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion?
David Benavidez defeated Gilberto Ramirez to become the WBA (Super) and WBO cruiserweight champion.
What was the outcome of the Benavidez vs. Ramirez fight?
David Benavidez won the fight by TKO in the sixth round after knocking Ramirez down twice.
Who are the potential opponents for David Benavidez after his win?
David Benavidez called out Canelo Ćlvarez and Dmitry Bivol among others as potential opponents for his next fight.
What is David Benavidez's professional boxing record after the fight with Ramirez?
After defeating Gilberto Ramirez, David Benavidez's professional boxing record improved to 32 wins, 0 losses, and 26 knockouts.