David Benavidez talks to media after his victory over Gilberto Ramirez, not pictured, in a cruiserweight championship boxing match Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Las Vegas.
David Benavidez became the first boxer to win championships at 168, 175 and 200 pounds, pounding his former sparring partner Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, knocking him out at 2:59 of the sixth round to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on Saturday night. Benavidez not only remained undefeated, but showed why he was a -600 favorite in twice sending Ramirez to the canvass. In the co-main event, WBA super middleweight championship fight, Jaime Munguía upset title holder Armando Reséndiz by winning a resounding unanimous decision.