When is Benavidez vs Zurdo? Date, start time, undercard and how to watch fight

May will bring a tantalising title fight between David Benavidez and Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, as Benavidez aims to become a three-weight world champion.

In a Las Vegas main event, Ramirez puts his WBO cruiserweight title on the line against Benavidez, a former super-middleweight champion who is now moving up from light-heavyweight.

The unbeaten Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs) will enter this fight on the back of a bullying stoppage of Anthony Yarde in November, while his Mexican opponent Ramirez (48-1, 30 KOs) last fought in June and outpointed Yuniel Dorticos.

David Benavidez before beating Anthony Yarde in November (Getty)

Benavidez, 29, had set his sights on light-heavyweight stars Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, but Bivol’s next fight is set and a trilogy between the Russian and his compatriot Beterbiev is still on the cards. So, the American is climbing up to take on Ramirez, 34, who would arguably prove his biggest scalp yet – though the same would be true of Benavidez, if southpaw Zurdo can hand him his first loss.

Here’s all you need to know:

When is the fight?

Benavidez vs Ramirez will take place on Saturday 2 May at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Timings for the event have not yet been announced, but the main card will likely begin at 1am BST on Sunday (5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET on Saturday), with main-event ring walks following at around 4am BST on Sunday (8pm PT / 10pm CT / 11pm ET on Saturday).

How can I watch it?

The event will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view worldwide, at a cost of £24.99 in the UK, $79.99 in the US, and alternative costs in other countries. from £15.99 per month – although no subscription is needed to buy the pay-per-view.