PBC is looking for Benavidez, 29, to supplant Saudi-supported Saul “Canelo” Alvarez as the new face of Cinco de Mayo. Phoenix’s Benavidez, 31-0 (25 KOs), is moving up 25 pounds to take on the stout challenge of Golden Boy’s Ramirez, 48-1 (30 KOs), who has never been knocked down and will likely outweigh Benavidez by 15 pounds on fight night.
Old-guard promoters hold a trump card against Zuffa: co-promotion
