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David Benavidez vs Gilberto Ramirez: Preview, storylines
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Cinco de Mayo weekend is delivering a marquee matchup as David Benavidez vs Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez takes center stage on Saturday, May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. With unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on the line, this all-Mexican clash brings real stakes. Benavidez steps up in weight looking to make an immediate impact, while Ramirez defends his position as the division’s established champion.

Benavidez enters unbeaten, most recently stopping Anthony Yarde and earning wins over David Morrell, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Demetrius Andrade, and Caleb Plant. Across that stretch, he’s shown speed, durability, and the ability to break opponents down over time. The move to cruiserweight now tests whether that style holds against bigger opposition.

Ramirez has been just as consistent, going 4-1 in his last five fights. He’s coming off wins over Yuniel Dorticos, Chris Billam-Smith, Arsen Goulamirian, and Joe Smith Jr., with his only loss in that stretch against Dmitrii Bivol. Since moving up, Ramirez has relied on size, control, and steady output to manage fights over the distance.

Date and Time

  • Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
  • Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

Main event ring walks are expected later in the evening depending on how long the undercard runs.

How to Watch

According to Prime Video’s official listing, the event will stream live on Amazon Prime Video as a pay-per-view. The listed price is $79.99, and viewers will need an active Prime Video account to purchase and watch the event.

Undercard Fights

  • Armando Resendiz vs Jaime Munguia
  • Oscar Duarte vs Angel Fierro

Fight Details

  • Isaac Lucero vs Ismael Flores
  • Jorge Chavez vs Tito Sanchez
  • Daniel Blancas vs Raul Salomon
  • Juan Carrillo vs Marlon Delgado
  • Dylan Capetillo vs TBA

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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