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David Benavidez scored a decisive victory over Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, capturing the WBA and WBO unified cruiserweight titles. The win, achieved by a knockout, positions Benavidez as a top contender and sets the stage for a potential matchup with Canelo Alvarez.
David Benavidez is a bad, bad man. In case there was ever any doubt about that, Saturday night’s action in Las Vegas put it to rest for good.
In perhaps the finest performance of an already standout career, Benavidez (32-0, 26 KOs) destroyed Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (48-2, 30 KOs) with a star-making performance to capture the WBA and WBO unified cruiserweight titles and claim ownership over one of boxing’s most important weekends of the year — Cinco de Mayo weekend.
Making matters more impressive, Benavidez — the reigning WBC light heavyweight champion — not only jumped up a staggering 25 pounds to challenge Ramirez, he also did so in front of his longtime rival and the former owner of Cinco de Mayo weekend, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, then directly called out Alvarez in the aftermath of a stunning showcase of hand speed, grit and brilliant combination punching.
Benavidez entered the evening as the No. 7-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world on Uncrowned’s rankings, but his name is likely going to rocket up much higher on that list as the boxing world attempts to understand what it just watched unfold on Saturday.
Check out reaction to Benavidez’s career-changing night below, including commentary from former pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford and Devin Haney.
Man. David Benavidez is just different.
Absolutely broke Zurdo down. Brutal shots throughout. Power clearly not an issue, and the speed was there all night. pic.twitter.com/mqwETRIoQ1
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 3, 2026
David Benavidez’s hand speed at 200lbs is incredible⚡️🥊 #BenavidezZurdopic.twitter.com/DdqE3PSYbI
— Uncrowned (@uncrownedcombat)
David Benavidez won the WBA and WBO unified cruiserweight titles after defeating Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez.
David Benavidez delivered a standout performance, winning by knockout and showcasing impressive hand speed and combination punching.
After his victory, David Benavidez called out Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, indicating his desire for a future matchup.
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I'd pay good money to see Benavidez-Opetaia
— Dan Canobbio (@DanCanobbio) May 3, 2026
OH MY LORD DAVID BENAVIDEZ JUST COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED ZURDO…
I’m pretty sure he shattered Zurdo’s orbital bone after breaking his nose.. Holy Shit
Welcome to the era of EL MONSTRO
— Wade Plemons (@WadePlem) May 3, 2026
What Benavidez just did to Ramirez.
THAT is a masterpiece. #Boxing
— Sean Zittel (@Sean_Zittel) May 3, 2026
Congratulations @Benavidez300 good shit out there.
— Terence Crawford (@terencecrawford) May 3, 2026
Malik Scott 🤦🏽♂️
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) May 3, 2026
David Benavidez is a bad mfer ... truly #boxing gifted and scary.
— Lou DiBella🥊 (@loudibella) May 3, 2026
Temperament Wins. #BenavidezZurdo
— Sergio Mora (@TheLatinSnake_) May 3, 2026
We aren't 10 minutes in to Zurdo vs Benavidez and this is the type of fight I want to watch every weekend
— “Filthy” Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) May 3, 2026
David Benavidez moved up from 175lbs to stop Zurdo for his 200lb title. It'd be the same as Volk moving up from featherweight and TKOing Islam to win the UFC welterweight belt 🤯 #BenavidezZurdopic.twitter.com/ASbj0VAJwx
— Uncrowned (@uncrownedcombat) May 3, 2026