David Benavidez is up against one of the biggest challenges of his career later TONIGHT (May 2, 2026), moving up to a heavier weight class to face WBA (Super) and WBO Cruiserweight champion, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, streaming live on DAZN PPV.
Benavidez — the current WBC and WBA Light Heavyweight champion — has been dominating his foes his entire career, racking up a 31-0 record with 25 knockouts. He lobbied for a fight against Canelo Alvarez, but since that never came to fruition, “The Mexican Monster” opted to move up in weight for a bigger challenge. As for Ramirez, he is 48-1 with his lone loss coming against Dmitry Bivol and is hoping to notch the biggest win for his ever-growing resume.
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In the evening’s co-headliner, WBA Super Middleweight champion, Armando “Toro” Resendiz (16-2), will make his first title defense against former world champion, Jaime Munguia (45-2), while Oscar Duarte (30-2-1) battles Angel Fierro (24-4-2) in a Super Lightweight fight.
BENAVIDEZ VS. ZURDO DAZN QUICK RESULTS:
200 lbs.: David Benavidez vs. Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez – Benavidez via sixth-round knockout
168 lbs.: Jose Resendiz vs. Jaime Munguia – Munguia via unanimous decision
140 lbs.: Oscar Duarte vs. Angel Fierro – Duarte via unanimous decision
122 lbs.: Jorge Chavez vs. Tito Sanchez – Sanchez via tenth-round TKO
154 lbs.: Isaac Lucero vs. Ismael Flores – Flores via unanimous decision
168 lbs.: Daniel Blancas vs. Raul Salomon – Blancas via unanimous decision
147 lbs.: Dylan Capetillo vs. Taron James – Capetillo via unanimous decision
175 lbs.: Juan Carrillo vs. Marlon Delgado – Carrillo via fourth-round knockout
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BENAVIDEZ VS. ZURDO DAZN PLAY-BY-PLAY:
Round 1:
Benavidez opens up with a solid right hand. It’s a rare site to see Benavidez the smaller fighter in the ring. Zurdo pumping the jab. Huge right hand lands for Benavidez and it backs Zurdo back on his heels. Three-punch combo for Zurdo. Another straight right hand lands for Benavidez and then a left. Benavidez unloads a speedy five-punch combo. 10-9 Benavidez.
Round 2:
Zurdo closes the distance and starts to work the body. Benavidez avoids a huge right hand, ducks out and hoes to the body himself. A straight right hand, then a left hook lands for Benavidez. Ramirez throws the jab. Benavidez rips a body shot, then a left hand. Zurdo backs Benavidez up. Zurdo goes to the body, Benavidez lands a huge right hand that tags Zurdo. 10-9 Benavidez
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Round 3:
Benavidez working combos early in the round. Zurdo once again trying to get his jab going. Benavidez lands a huge left hand and Zurdo goes to the body. Nice three-punch combo from Zurdo, then Benavidez returns fires with a nasty combo. Zurdo lands a sold left. Benavidez returns fire. Zurdo now has Benavidez up against the ropes. Good round for both men. Benavidez unloads another speedy combo. He has not lost speed with the move up. 10-9 Benavidez
Round 4:
Double jabs for Zurdo. Stiff right hand lands for Zurdo. Big left hand lands for Benavidez, but Zurdo returns with a left hook of his own. Zurdo starting to pick up the pace a bit. Big shot to the body for Benavidez. Zurdo gets tagged with a right hand and Benavidez once again lands a crushing right hand and it rocks Zurdo. Benavidez has Zurdo up against the ropes in danger and Zurdo takes a knee in the closing seconds of the round. Benavidez is on fire. 10-8 Benavidez
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Round 5:
Zurdo’s nose looks a bit busted up and Benavidez has all of the confidence in the world right now. Benavidez unloads another vicious and speedy combination. Zurdo goes to the body but it doesn’t faze his foe. Zurdo lands a big right hand, but Benavidez eats it and lands a couple of his own. Zurdo now forcing Benavidez to get on his heels, lands a nice jab then a shot to the body. Benavidez lands a bod shot. Zurdo with a jab, then a left hook. His best round so far. 10-9 Zurdo
Round 6:
Zurdo’s right eye is starting to swell up. They exchange jabs. Zurdo’s punches are lacking the snap, the power to hurt Benavidez. Two left hands land for Benavidez. Huge uppercut lands for the challenger. Zurdo with a counter right. Right hook lands for Zurdo. Huge right uppercut for Benavidez. Zurdo with the pressure up against the ropes and Benavidez tags Zurdo on his right eye and sends him to the canvas again. He can not answer the call and Benavidez gets the knockout! WOW!
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BENAVIDEZ VS. ZURDO DAZN HIGHLIGHTS:
We have another war brewing…
Wow, indeed!
Battling to the end…
Lucero and Flores letting it all hang out early:
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