A huge win tonight in boxing results in Las Vegas as David Benavidez knocks out Gilberto Ramirez to become a three-weight world champion.
It went against the script.
He was moving up to cruiserweight but was more powerful and carried the power up with him.
Stopping ‘Zurdo’ in round six a short time ago.
Here’s what happened:
David Benavidez vs Zurdo Ramirez Facts:
- Fight date: May 2, 2026, in Las Vegas.
- Benavidez knocked out Zurdo Ramirez in round 6.
- Benavidez won WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles.
- It was Benavidez’s cruiserweight debut.
- He is now a three-division world champion (31-0 record).
- Benavidez dropped Ramirez twice.
- Ramirez entered with a 48-1 record and had never been stopped.
- Benavidez dominated with speed and power.
Well done Benavidez on Cinco De Mayo 2026 boxing weekend — he impressed and may now go back to light-heavyweight.
To fight Dmitry Bivol.
Benavidez will surely go into most people’s top 10 pound for pound boxing rankings after that tonight in boxing.
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