Cinco de Mayo weekend brings a high-stakes, all-Mexican showdown as David Benavidez takes on Gilberto Ramirez on Saturday, May 2. The bout headlines a loaded card at T-Mobile Arena, with unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles up for grabs. One fighter moves up in weight looking to shake up the division immediately, while the other aims to defend his standing as the established champion at cruiserweight.
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Benavidez enters the matchup unbeaten, coming off a stoppage win over Anthony Yarde and victories over David Morrell, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Demetrius Andrade, and Caleb Plant. His pressure, hand speed, and ability to break opponents down has defined his dominance.
Ramirez, meanwhile, has gone 4-1 in his last five outings, with wins over Yuniel Dorticos, Chris Billam-Smith, Arsen Goulamirian, and Joe Smith Jr. The unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles in 2024, continuing a dominant run in the division.
The undercard features Jaime Munguia vs. Jose Resendiz at super-middleweight and Oscar Duarte vs. Angel Barrera at super-lightweight. Both matchups should add some solid entertainment to the card and help keep the energy up leading into the main event.
Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Start Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Ring Walk Times
- Main Event Ring Walks (Estimated):
8:20 PM PT / 11:20 PM ET / 4:20 AM BST (Sunday)
Ring walk timing can shift depending on how long the undercard runs, but current estimates place the main event in the late evening window.
How to Watch
According to Prime Video’s official listing, the event will stream live on Amazon Prime Video as a pay-per-view. The event is priced at $79.99, and viewers will need an active Prime Video account to purchase and watch.
Undercard Fights
- Jose Resendiz vs. Jaime Munguia — Super-middleweight
- Oscar Duarte vs. Angel Barrera — Super-lightweight
- Isaac Lucero vs. Alan Gutierrez — Super-welterweight
- Jorge Chavez vs. Tito Sanchez — Super-bantamweight
