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.
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Benavidez Challenges Zurdo for Cruiserweight World Championship on Cinco de Mayo Weekend at T-Mobile
David “El Monstro” Benavidez steps up to cruiserweight to challenge unified WBA and WBO champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez in a Cinco de Mayo weekend showdown at T-Mobile Arena. Can El Monstro become a three-division world champion on May 2?
Arnold Barboza Jr. Defeats Kenneth Sims Jr. in Welterweight Showdown at Honda Center
Arnold Barboza Jr. controlled the pace from start to finish in a tactical welterweight bout against Kenneth Sims Jr., earning a dominant unanimous decision victory Saturday night at Honda Center.
Fight Week: Barboza Jr. and Sims Jr. Set for Key Showdown in Anaheim
Fight week has arrived as Arnold Barboza Jr. and Kenneth Sims Jr. prepare to meet in a pivotal matchup at Honda Center in Anaheim. The bout could significantly impact the contender picture in one of boxing’s most competitive divisions.