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Benavídez Challenges ‘Zurdo’ Ramírez for WBA and WBO Cruiserweight Titles in Las Vegas

Pre-fight odds lean to Benavídez, signaling a matchup more likely to go the distance.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (UNITED STATES), 02/05/2026.- A stacked undercard featuring Reséndiz vs. Munguía, Duarte vs. Fierro, Lucero vs. Sandoval, and Chávez vs. Sánchez rounds out a loaded Cinco de Mayo fight night. PHOTO BY PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS

Overview

  • The main event at T-Mobile Arena pairs unbeaten David Benavídez with unified champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez for the WBA and WBO cruiserweight belts on a Cinco de Mayo weekend card.
  • DraftKings odds reported by CBS Sports list Benavídez around -550 with Ramírez at +400, and the total set at 10.5 rounds with the Over favored.
  • SportsLine analyst Josh Nagel projects the bout to go Over the round total based on Ramírez’s recent fights going the distance and Benavídez’s ability to box deep into fights.
  • Ramírez enters at 48-1 with his only loss to Dmitry Bivol at light heavyweight, and he unified the cruiserweight titles with wins that included Chris Billam-Smith in 2024.
  • Benavídez brings a 31-0 record after title runs at super middleweight and interim light heavyweight, and his move up tests him against a fellow Mexican star on a stage built for legacy.