In a highly anticipated showdown, David ‘The Mexican Monster’ Benavidez is set to challenge Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight world titles this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This bout marks Benavidez’s second venture into the cruiserweight division in under two years, as he continues to build his impressive legacy.
Ramirez, boasting a record of 48-1 with 30 knockouts, has been a force to be reckoned with in the cruiserweight division. He claimed the WBA title in March 2023 by dethroning Arsen Goulamirian and followed up with a spectacular performance against Britain’s Chris Billam-Smith to secure the WBO crown. His only blemish on an otherwise stellar record came in 2022 at the hands of Dmitry Bivol, a unanimous decision loss that saw him step up to the light heavyweight division.
Benavidez, on the other hand, has been a picture of perfection since turning professional in 2013. With 31 wins under his belt, 25 of which came by way of stoppage, he has already notched impressive victories against the likes of Caleb Plant and David Morrell. His last outing saw him dismantle world title challenger Anthony Yarde in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, winning every round before stopping Yarde in the seventh with a brutal barrage of shots.
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two of boxing’s most exciting talents. The broadcast will begin at 8pm ET/5pm PT/1am BST (Sunday), with the main event expected to start at approximately 11pm ET/8pm PT/4am BST (Sunday). The fight will be available to watch worldwide on DAZN’s pay-per-view platform, with the pay-per-view priced at £24.99. Alternatively, fans can opt for a DAZN Ultimate subscription starting at £22.99. The fight will also be aired on Amazon Prime’s PPV platform.
As the boxing world eagerly awaits this cruiserweight clash, both fighters are poised to leave everything in the ring. Benavidez, with his relentless aggression and power, will look to add another world title to his collection. Ramirez, with his technical prowess and experience, will aim to defend his belts and cement his status as a cruiserweight kingpin.
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