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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.
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.
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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?
David Benavidez defeated Gilberto Ramirez to become the WBA (Super) and WBO cruiserweight champion.
David Benavidez won the fight by TKO in the sixth round after knocking Ramirez down twice.
David Benavidez called out Canelo Ćlvarez and Dmitry Bivol among others as potential opponents for his next fight.
After defeating Gilberto Ramirez, David Benavidez's professional boxing record improved to 32 wins, 0 losses, and 26 knockouts.
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The native of Dagestan, Russia, hasnāt fought since a unanimous decision loss to Bivol in February 2025, which was a rematch for the undisputed light heavyweight championship. Benavidez didnāt rule out a return to 175 pounds, where he also holds the WBC Title. In Beterbievās 21 victories, only one has gone the full distance. Due to his brutal power, Beterbiev is sure to provide the WBC light heavyweight champion with a tough test.
A victory over the former 175-pound undisputed champion would certainly add a noteworthy name to Benavidezās resume.
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The WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and Ring Magazine light heavyweight champion is set to defend his titles against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert on May 30. Benavidez referred to Bivol as the āNo.1 on his hit list,ā and that doesnāt come as much of a surprise. Since his light heavyweight debut in 2024, Benavidez has been clear about his desire to challenge for the undisputed championship. Itās a no-brainer that this is the biggest fight to make at 175 pounds.
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The Mexican icon has long been targeted by Benavidez for years. As much as Ćlvarez never demonstrated a mutual desire in a potential fight, Benavidez hasnāt forgotten the former four-division titleholder. After the unified cruiserweight champion called out āCaneloā yet again last Saturday to a cheering crowd, it seems that the fans havenāt forgotten either. Ćlvarez last fought at 175 pounds in May 2022, where he took a unanimous decision loss to Bivol for the WBA (Super) light heavyweight title.
If Benavidez captures the undisputed light heavyweight championship, would Ćlvarez shift gears?
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