David Benavidez names the fight he wants after Gilberto Ramirez
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On May 2, at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez headlines a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video and DAZN PPV for Ramirez’s WBO/WBA cruiserweight title.
Ahead of this cruiserweight cracker, Benavidez has spoken to Dan Rafael on the Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend about his upcoming fight on May 2, while revealing one fight he desires after fighting “Zurdo.”
David Benavidez names the opponent he wants to face after Gilberto Ramirez
Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs) is moving up from light heavyweight to challenge the unified cruiserweight champion Ramirez (48-1, 30 KOs). Last time out, Ramirez defeated Yuniel Dorticos before undergoing shoulder surgery. Benavidez enjoyed a successful 2025, with impressive victories over David Morrell and Anthony Yarde.
During his interview with Dan Rafael, Benavidez exuded confidence ahead of facing Ramirez, and when asked about his future at cruiserweight or moving back down to light heavyweight, he said:
“I’ve already made the decision myself. I’m not gonna leave nothing on the table. 175. I’m definitely going back to there. It’s up to me to make sure I’m prepared.”
“I wanna fight (Dmitry) Bivol. I’ve already put myself in position to fight that. I owe it to myself. We’re gonna do what we’re gonna do. I know what I’m doing, and I know how to move and whatever I’ve got to do. I just leave the work to myself, and I know exactly what to do,” added Benavidez.
To hear the recap of the weekend’s action, and Dan Rafael’s full interview with David Benavidez, please press the play button below.
Ramirez vs Benavidez fight card
- Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez, 12 rounds, for Ramirez’s WBO/WBA cruiserweight title
- Armando Resendiz vs Jaime Munguia, 12 rounds, for Resendiz’s WBA super middleweight title
- Oscar Duarte vs Angel Fierro, 10 rounds, super lightweights
- Isaac Lucero vs Alan Sandoval, 10 rounds, super welterweights
Stay with Big Fight Weekend for coverage of Ramirez vs Benavidez, including results and video highlights, and post-fight analysis.