Benavidez Vs Ramirez: The Mexican Monster Becomes Three-Division Champion
David Benavidez defeated Gilberto Ramirez by sixth-round knockout to claim the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. The 29-year-old Mexican-American thus became a three-division champion and the first to win world titles at super middleweight, light heavyweight and cruiserweight. The Mexican Monster is now 31-0 with 25 wins by KOs. Ramirez, 34, was making his first defense of the unified title. In the co-main event, Jaime Munguia beat Jose Armando Resendiz to win the WBA super middleweight title by unanimous decision.
David Benavidez talks to media after his victory over Gilberto Ramirez, not pictured, in a cruiserweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule
David Benavidez celebrates after his win over Gilberto Ramirez, not pictured, in a cruiserweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule
Gilberto Ramirez punches David Benavidez in a cruiserweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule
David Benavidez punches Gilberto Ramirez in a cruiserweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule
David Benavidez, left, and Gilberto Ramirez fight in a cruiserweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule
David Benavidez punches Gilberto Ramirez in a cruiserweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule
David Benavidez punches Gilberto Ramirez in a cruiserweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule
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