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Benavidez vs. Ramirez Set After Weigh-Ins for Saturday’s Cruiserweight Unification

The matchup spotlights Benavidez’s 25-pound leap to cruiserweight.

Overview

  • Following Friday’s official weigh-ins in Las Vegas, David Benavidez came in at 196.8 pounds and Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez hit 200, confirming Saturday’s title fight at T-Mobile Arena.
  • Ramirez’s WBA and WBO cruiserweight belts are on the line in Benavidez’s first bout at 200 pounds as the undefeated WBC light heavyweight champion tries to become a three-division titleholder.
  • The pay-per-view streams in the U.S. on Amazon Prime Video and DAZN for $79.99, with coverage starting at 8 p.m. ET and free prelims available on some platforms before the main card.
  • Sportsbooks list Benavidez as a clear favorite, while both fighters point to hundreds of shared sparring rounds, with Golden Boy releasing footage that underscores their familiarity.
  • The undercard features Jose Armando Reséndiz vs. Jaime Munguia for the WBA super middleweight title, rounding out a Cinco de Mayo weekend card that could set up future marquee fights at the top of the 175–200 pound landscape.