Highlights! Benavidez Obliterates Zurdo To Become Cruiserweight Champion

TL;DR

David Benavidez defeated Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez by sixth-round TKO to become the WBA and WBO Cruiserweight Champion on May 2, 2026, in Las Vegas. This victory marks Benavidez's third title in different weight classes.

Key points

David Benavidez defeated Gilberto Ramirez by sixth-round TKO
The fight took place on May 2, 2026, in Las Vegas
Benavidez is now a three-division champion
He called out Canelo Alvarez after the fight
Benavidez may face Dmitry Bivol next

David BenavidezGilberto RamirezCanelo AlvarezDmitry Bivol

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 02: Referee Thomas Taylor sends David Benavidez to a neutral corner after Benavidez knocked down WBA/WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto Ramirez in the sixth round of a title fight at T-Mobile Arena on May 02, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Benavidez took the title with a sixth-round TKO. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images) | Getty Images **Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez** and **David Benavidez** went to war last night (Sat., May 2, 2026) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Nevada in a WBA and WBO Cruiserweight title fight to put a bow on a busy day of combat sports across boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) across the globe. Benavidez was coming in as the challenger, but he dominated the headlines and the spotlight during fight week over the champion, and was even coming in the favorite. And it didn’t take long for him to prove why. From the jump, Benavidez went right at Zurdo and never backed down an inch. “The Mexican Monster” was the the slightly smaller fighter, but he proved to be the faster one, as he won the striking exchanges early and often. Despite putting on weight, Benavidez unloaded one speedy combination after another and never broke stride. In round four, the barrage of strikes started to take a toll on Zurdo, who had to take a knee in the closing seconds of the round, which was only his second knock down of his career. A couple of rounds later, Benavidez started to attack the right eye of Zurdo, which was closing fast, as well as his busted nose. In an wild exchange, Benavidez tagged the champion with a solid punch on the damaged eye that forced him to take another knee. This time, however, Zurdo was unable to answer the count, giving Benavidez the knockout victory and the titles. Check out some of the highlights:

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Q&A

How did David Benavidez win the Cruiserweight Championship?

David Benavidez won the Cruiserweight Championship by defeating Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez with a sixth-round TKO.

What were the significant moments in the Benavidez vs Zurdo fight?

Key moments included Benavidez knocking down Zurdo twice, with the final knockdown occurring in the sixth round, leading to a TKO victory.

What titles has David Benavidez held in his boxing career?

David Benavidez has held titles in three different weight classes: 168, 175, and now 200 pounds.

Who is David Benavidez likely to fight next after defeating Zurdo?

After defeating Zurdo, David Benavidez is eyeing a fight against Dmitry Bivol or a title unification bout against Jai Opetaia.

Highlights! Benavidez Obliterates Zurdo To Become Cruiserweight Champion

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