David Benavidez says he will move up to cruiserweight next May to challenge Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez for the WBO cruiserweight title.
Benavidez announced the plan after his win over Anthony Yarde in Riyadh,
and it’s a bit of a curveball, with Benavidez retaining his WBC light heavyweight title, but it may simply be the best offer he had on the table.
Benavidez (31-0, 25 KO) will be looking to win a world title in a third weight class after claiming belts at super middleweight and light heavyweight.
“May 2nd, me vs Zurdo Ramirez, I’m going up to cruiserweight to challenge for his title,” Benavidez said after his fight tonight.
Benavidez said the fight could happen in Las Vegas.
Zurdo (48-1, 30 KO) is a former super middleweight titlist himself, and a light heavywieght title challenger. His last two bouts have been wins over Chris Billam-Smith, where he won his WBO title, and a defense over Yuniel Dorticos on June 28 in Anaheim.
