Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez v David Benavidez

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David Benavidez is set to challenge for world titles at a third separate weight.

The WBC light heavyweight champion steps up to 200lbs on May 2 to take on Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez for his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles.

Premier Boxing Champions and Golden Boy Promotions will co-promote the event, which is set take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The bout will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime PPV, with a launch press conference scheduled for Saturday in Sin City.

Ramirez (48-1) enjoyed a lengthy reign as WBO super middleweight champion before moving up to light heavyweight and then settling at cruiserweight.

He comes into the fight fresh off a points victory over Yuniel Dorticus on the Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr undercard on June 28.

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I can see Benavidez taking Zurdo’s title in destructive fashion here. I’m hearing that after that he might come back down to take on Beterbiev and Bivol.
IMO that could be a shame, because I believe a mega fight between Benavidez and Jai Opetaia could be a fight for the ages.
And I love Jai, he’s probably my fave current fighter all round to watch and to listen to, but I reckon Benavidez might just have too much for him if the weight suits him (which I’m 100% confident it will)
I’m also worried if about how Benavidez gets back down to 175. If he does it wrong and is weak , Bivol and/or Beterbiev will pounce on that.
And as time goes on, he’ll get less credit for beating an aging Beterbiev and a mid thirties recovering from injury Bivol.
Move on , move up and chase greatness.

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Zurdo looks huge and I think Jai is too good for Benavidez. David should go back down to light heavy.

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zurdo has never really impressed me but he’s recorded some good wins at cruiser. i doubt david b stops him but i think he’ll dominate. jai will be avoided again though

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Zurdo throws a lot of punches and it’s his weight. This is a tough challenge for Benavedez but David just loves taking on everyone.

Jai is a vicious puncher at the weight and I don’t want David damaged before he faces Bivol.

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i don’t see this as a tough challenge for david b, there’s a reason zurdo has been doing everything possible to avoid jai

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Is there any doubt that Zurdo will tip in no less than 220-ville on fight night? Just a pattern, the guy is massive has always puffed up huge fight night. I thought he looked good v Smith. Even some small adjustments and fluid…just a little ;D. I think Benevidez will wear the weight fine and adjust but no matter who it is I hold a small spot for questions anytime a fighter comes up in multi divisions, and one of their biggest assets is volume and speed. But David has his own big frame too. Best case can see the activity and speed differences early on resembling night and day as the fight plays out.

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Both have high volume and this is going to be an exciting contest. I really like Benavedez and rate him for taking on these challenges when others are not doing anything waiting for opportunities they don’t deserve.

Jai will crush both of these two. He is the real monster of the division.

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Yep quality clash but did come a bit out of left field. But David can’t wait forever for champs to fight him. I’m not sure what Jai crushes at this point as he’s been running sideways and let him crush a Glanton first. Class fighter no doubt avoided by Zurdo, but crushing a Benavidez is another thing. They actually can relate in terms of being avoided though.

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david b could have gone after jai’s lineal title, he chose zurdo’s belts instead & there is talk of him going back down, maybe jai can pick up the vacant belts if that’s the case

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