'Size doesn't scare me': Why David Benavidez concocted the ultimate Sin City gamble

David Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs), a 29-year-old two-division world champion, will move up 25 pounds to challenge unified WBA/WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez (48-1, 30 KOs) on Saturday, May 3, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout will be broadcast on PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET. Benavidez, despite the significant weight difference, has expressed confidence heading into what many consider the biggest fight of his career.