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.

Updated on: 3 May 2026 4:13 pm

Published at: 3 May 2026 4:13 pm

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David Benavidez reacts after knocking down Gilberto Ramirez in a cruiserweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule

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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

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David Benavidez celebrates after his win over Gilberto Ramirez, not pictured, in a cruiserweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/Ian Maule

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