Jai Opetaia reacts to David Benavidez knocking out Zurdo Ramirez in the big Cinco De Mayo 2026 boxing fight.
Benavidez took care of business against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez inside of six rounds by knockout.
Jai Opetaia said a short time ago:
“Enjoy your victory champ… See you soon!!!”
The fight is a big one at cruiserweight and with Australian Opetaia now boxing on Paramount — it can be a big one in the US.
If Amazon Prime Video and Paramount were both to show the fight for instance.
Then again David Benavidez also wants to go to light-heavyweight to fight Dmitry Bivol as well.
Who knows what fights will happen for both next.
Here’s why it is a huge fight next up if it is Opetaia vs Bivol:
- Champ vs champ: Opetaia is IBF cruiserweight champ. Benavidez held WBC belts at 168 and 175.
- Size clash: Opetaia fights at 200 lbs. Benavidez moved up to 175. Real size difference.
- Southpaw vs orthodox: Opetaia is a slick lefty. Benavidez is orthodox pressure.
- Power on both sides: Opetaia 26-0, 20 KOs. Benavidez 29-0, 24 KOs.
- Pace battle: Benavidez throws 60+ punches/round. Opetaia controls distance with timing.
- Chin tested: Opetaia broke his jaw vs Briedis and won. Benavidez was dropped by Ellis.
- Footwork edge: Opetaia moves like a middleweight. Benavidez cuts the ring off.
- Body attack: Benavidez is a brutal body puncher. Opetaia targets the head.
- Crossover stakes: Winner claims best non-heavyweight. P4P rankings on the line.
- Styles make fireworks: High-volume pressure vs elite southpaw counterpunching.
It doesn’t look like Canelo vs Benavidez is happening for now — so maybe the above can happen.
Who knows what fights will happen for Benavidez or Opetaia next uo.
