Benavidez Took Two Cruiserweight Belts From Ramirez
David Benavidez stopped Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez in the sixth round on May 2, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Benavidez won the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles with a knockout at 2:59 of round six.
Benavidez imposed his pace
Ramirez entered as the reigning unified champion and had size and experience advantages at cruiserweight. Benavidez used pressure and combinations to close distance, making the bout increasingly difficult for the defending champion.
Benavidez knocked Ramirez down twice in the sixth round. Ramirez was counted out after the second knockdown, with the finish recorded at 2:59.
The official method was a knockout. Benavidez became a two-belt cruiserweight champion, taking the WBA and WBO titles from Ramirez.
A move up that produced titles
Benavidez had been a titleholder at super middleweight and light heavyweight before campaigning at cruiserweight. The win over Ramirez gave him championship success in another division.
The bout headlined a major Las Vegas card. Benavidez called out Canelo Alvarez after the win, but the callout was not a signed or confirmed fight announcement. Promoters did not announce a date for that proposed matchup.
The WBA and WBO title context and the sixth-round finish are confirmed by the official promotion report. This recap focuses on the belts and stoppage.
