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Benavidez Stops Ramirez, Claims Cruiserweight Titles, Demands Canelo Fight

5/3/2026

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Benavidez Wins Titles

David Benavidez stopped Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez at 2:59 of round 6 on May 2, 2026, winning the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles.
The win made Benavidez a three-division champion, adding cruiserweight to his super-middleweight and light-heavyweight belts.
Ramirez’s right eye swelled shut, leading to his transport to a hospital for a head scan.
With Canelo Alvarez ringside, Benavidez demanded a fight with Alvarez and named Dmitry Bivol as his No. 1 future opponent.

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Benavidez PPV Details

David Benavidez could earn $5-6 million, weigh 196.8 lb—a 25-pound jump—while Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez could receive $2.5-3.5 million.
The pay-per-view costs $79.99 and offers discounted double-fight bundles.
DAZN’s Ultimate Tier is $49.99 per month, includes at least 12 PPVs yearly and saves $320.
The event streams on DAZN and Prime Video with YouTube prelims, features an undercard that includes Resendiz vs. Munguia for the WBA title and bouts, and begins at 5 p.m. PT.

History

Historical Context

In 1938 Henry Armstrong became the first boxer to hold three division crowns simultaneously, proving multi-division dominance could draw massive attention. That precedent set a pattern where modern fighters leverage cross-weight success for big purses and media hype. On May 2 2026 David Benavidez added WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles and immediately called out Canelo Alvarez, echoing Armstrong’s legacy.

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Benavidez Wins Titles

David Benavidez stopped Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez at 2:59 of round 6 on May 2, 2026, winning the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles.
The win made Benavidez a three-division champion, adding cruiserweight to his super-middleweight and light-heavyweight belts.
Ramirez’s right eye swelled shut, leading to his transport to a hospital for a head scan.
With Canelo Alvarez ringside, Benavidez demanded a fight with Alvarez and named Dmitry Bivol as his No. 1 future opponent.

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