David Benavidez stops Gilberto Ramírez, claims cruiserweight titles and emerges as boxing’s new centerpiece

David Benavidez stopped Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez on Cinco de Mayo weekend at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to claim the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. Benavidez, a Mexican-Ecuadorian fighter from Phoenix, delivered a dominant and punishing performance against Ramirez, who had entered the fight as the established cruiserweight champion. The victory elevated Benavidez as a central figure in boxing following Canelo Alvarez's absence from the traditional Cinco de Mayo spotlight.