David Benavidez, the Mexican Monster, is stepping up in weight class and putting his undefeated record on the line to take on Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez for the unified cruiserweight title in Las Vegas.
Benavidez is the title holder in the light heavyweight division and his making his cruiserweight debut. After weighing in at 174.3 pounds for his last fight against Anthony Yarde in November, he weighed in at 196.8 for this fight. Ramirez weight in at the maximum allowable 200.0.
Benavidez is a solid favorite in the Cinco de Mayo week fight, which is being carried on Prime Video and DAZN for $79.99.
When is the David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez fight?
Coverage of the PBC fight card, headlined by David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez, will begin at 6 p.m. MT/7 p.m. CT, with ring walks for the main event expected at approximately 10 MT/11 p.m. CT.
Benavidez vs. Ramirez ring walks: approx. 10 p.m. MT/11 p.m. CT
PPV start: 6 p.m MT/7 p.m. CT
Where to watch David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez fight
The Benavidez vs. Ramirez headlined fight card will air on Prime Video pay-per-view and DAZN pay-per-view, with a subscription necessary for purchase. Three preliminary bouts will stream free on Prime Video ahead of the PPV.
David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez pay-per-view price
The Benavidez vs. Ramirez pay-per-view fight card is available through both Prime Video and DAZN for $79.99.
Benavidez vs Ramirez full fight card
The undercard to David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez features Armando Resendiz vs Jaime Munguia for the WBA super middleweight title.
Benavidez vs Ramirez fight location
The David Benavidez vs. Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez fight card will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
David Benavidez record
Tyson Fury is 31-0 with 25 wins by knockout.
The Phoenix-born Benavidez holds the WBA and WBC light heavyweight titles. He was the WBC super middleweight title holder from 2017-2020.
David Benavidez weight, height
The 29-year-old Benavidez is 6-foot-2 with an 74 1/2-inch reach. He tipped the scales at 196.8 pounds for this fight, a career high.
Where is Benavidez from
David Venavidez was born in Phoenix to a Mexican father and Ecuadoran mother. He now trains out of Seattle.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez record
Zurdo Ramirez is 48-1 with 30 wins by knockout.
Ramirez is the WBO and WBC cruiserweight title holder. He held the WBO super middleweight title from 2017-2019 and is the first boxer from Mexico to win a world title in those weight classes.
Zurdo Ramirez weight, height
The 34-year-old Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is 6-foot-2½ with a 75-inch reach. He weighs 200 pounds.
Where is Zurdo Ramirez from
Ramirez is from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico and fights out of there.
Benavidez vs. Ramirez odds
Odds from BetMGM.com: Benavidez -600, Ramirez +350
David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez predictions
WSN: Ramirez to win on points, fight to go the distance
The site writes: With Ramirez bringing a 63% knockout average and Benavidez sitting at 81%, an early night will be popular. However, two of the challenger’s last three went the distance, as did each of the champion’s previous five bouts. That’s a trend worth keeping in mind when narrowing down the betting market. Back the fight to last the distance or Ramirez to win on points.
The Tennessean: Benavidez def. Ramirez by unanimous decision
Harrison Campbell writes: “If his body adjusts to cruiserweight with little issue, as many expect, Benavidez should be able to outwork Ramirez on the inside and score a relatively comfortable decision on the cards. Ramirez’s will need to earn respect with his power early to have any chance of keeping Benavidez at bay.”
Uncrowned: Ramirez by decision
Darshan Desai wrote: “I think the experience of Ramirez at cruiserweight, alongside his superior footwork, will pose plenty of problems for Benavidez and help him edge a hard-fought decision.”
Rey Beltran: Benavidez by stoppage
The former lightweight champion told ESPN: Benavidez “just has to be himself. I don’t see it being competitive if Benavidez goes out there and does what he does best. He’s too good at being a very precise puncher who is busy with very fast hands. He’s a high-volume puncher, and that will eventually make Ramirez fade in the later rounds because he’s going to have a really difficult time picking up Benavidez’s rhythm and trying to keep up with all those punches that will come his way.”
PBF: Benavidez by decision
Jonathan Nagioff writes: “I’m expecting Benavidez’s size and speed to carry up to his new weight class and he should become the new champion by decision.”
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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