Benavidez vs. Zurdo: The Fight Cinco de Mayo Weekend Deserves

On May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, David Benavidez and Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will meet for the unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight titles in one of the most anticipated fights of 2026. It is a Mexico vs. Mexico showdown on Cinco de Mayo weekend, a date that has produced some of boxing’s most unforgettable moments. The stakes go beyond the belts — this is a legacy fight for both men, and the holiday demands nothing less than a war.