David Benavidez (31-0) will make his much-anticipated return to the ring this Saturday (May 2, 2026) to face off against one of the biggest challenges of his career when he goes toe-to-toe against WBA (Super) and WBO Cruiserweight champion, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (48-1), inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
For Benavidez, it’s his chance to win a title in a third division and prove to his naysayers that he can take on and defeat a much bigger fighter seeing as how he usually enjoys a size
advantage at Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight.
“When it comes to size, to be honest, there is more danger because I’m moving up in weight, but size doesn’t scare me,” Benavidez told Uncrowned. “My plan is always the same. My defense has to be impeccable, my movement has to be impeccable, everything has to be good. There is always danger anytime you are in the ring. I know this is a big jump in weight for me, and there is always a lot of danger that is present, but at the end of the day, I’m the one who poses more danger. If there is anyone who is in danger, that’s the opponent standing in front of me.
“I know Ramirez is a good fighter, but look what I have done, and the confidence I have. Yeah, I’m going up in weight, but that means everything about me will be different and better. I always say no one has seen the best of me yet. I become that much more dangerous the heavier I am, because my punches will have more power behind them, more speed, everything will be better. I’m ready for him.”
For Ramirez, it’s his chance to add the biggest name on his resume if he can become the first to tame “The Mexican Monster.”
Check out their staredown from their recent press conference (video here) in the video embedded above.
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