‘Making my own path’: David Benavidez not focused on Canelo, building his own name

David Benavidez is set to challenge Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez for a cruiserweight title this weekend, as revealed during a media workout in Las Vegas on April 29, 2026. Benavidez acknowledged that Canelo's repeated refusal to fight him has actually increased his own public profile and attention. He stated his plans to move back down to light heavyweight after this fight to pursue a bout against Dmitry Bivol.