David Benavidez dominates Zurdo Ramirez to become three-division world champion with a sixth-round knockout

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200

David Benavidez put on a dominant performance against Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, securing a sixth-round knockout to claim the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. With this victory, Benavidez becomes a three-division world champion, holding titles at super middleweight, light heavyweight, and cruiserweight. Ramirez, who had no answer to Benavidez's speed and power, was dropped twice in the fight, with the second knockdown in Round 6 leading to his decision to remain on the canvas. Following his victory, Benavidez called out Canelo Alvarez, although a fight between the two seems unlikely given their respective careers. The win also highlights Benavidez’s ability to transition smoothly into higher weight classes, as his power and precision translated effectively into the cruiserweight division. Benavidez's win marks a major moment in his career, confirming his status as one of boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighters.