Round-by-Round: Gilberto Ramirez vs. David Benavidez | PPV - May 2, 2026

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Damn!!

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[vostok]

Though Zurdo is not known for his punching power, Benavidez has a chin on him as well. Zurdo may have -probably- landed more in those 6 rounds, than his entire fight against Bivol.

Also even with that amount of power punches and freaking combinations, Benavidez didn't crack Zurdo's chin literally. It was his orbital, the pain and the effect of the finishing touch being an elbow on the orbital which made Zurdo quit.

What surprised me was how stationary Zurdo was, with almost no head movement. He played right into Benavidez’s hands. He was changing his angles, more mobile in general against Billiam-Smith, if I recall right.

Now, Opetaia hits much harder than Zurdo. And while being hurt in the process, he stood up to Briedis’s power, who even managed to score knockouts in his heavyweight run.

..I felt sorry for Zurdo. I hope he's doin okay.

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Bivol won’t just stand in front of Bena. He would box. So Bivol could very well win.

[2199766]

That was a scary beat down. I have never seen Zurdo get run out of the ring like that.

Zurdo never faced anybody this good. He was skillfully cherry picking all his career.

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That was a scary beat down. I have never seen Zurdo get run out of the ring like that.

Zurdo never faced anybody this good. He was skillfully cherry picking all his career.

He did fight some decent names.
His run with Top Rank was not good. No unification opportunity.

He also fought and lost to Bivol as well.

[2199766]

That was a scary beat down. I have never seen Zurdo get run out of the ring like that.

Zurdo never faced anybody this good. He was skillfully cherry picking all his career.

He did fight some decent names.
His run with Top Rank was not good. No unification opportunity.

He also fought and lost to Bivol as well.

Yes, Bivol is elite, but he is not stopping big guys.

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Bivol doesn't need to stop them, though. He only has to win.

Benavidez looks very good fighting those "solid" guys, but it's time to fight the best light-heavy and crusier has to offer. He deserves them after this performance.
But Benavidez already said, he is not gonna fight for no Zuffa belt

[2199766]

Bivol doesn't need to stop them, though. He only has to win.

Right. I was just saying that Zurdo never faced anybody capable of stopping him like Froch at SMW, Beterbiev at LHW, and he missed times when Usyk and Gassiev were fighting at cruiser.

... and no boxer who can stop an opponent would let them go 12 rounds. Mayweather was stopping people at lighter weights but didn't have enough power at 147. Same with Bivol - he just can't stop decently skilled big guys.

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His Excellency had to offer Canelo a King's Ransom to fight Crawford.

There probably isn't enough money minted in the whole world to get the world's 2nd biggest cherry picker to fight Benavidez.

Why boxing fans put up with the antics of mercenaries like Fury (and previously Mayweather) is an unfortunate aspect of this sport.

Why some continue to pay these prima donnas for the privilege is downright sad.

Benavidez, meanwhile continues to do all that can be asked of him. Beterbiev is probably too old and shopworn by now and Bivol is all wrong stylistically for those fans who crave action.

Maybe next time Benavidez should go down and get himself knocked out or get involved in a serious road accident in order to get future fights?

[2199766]

It is too late to ask for Canelo fight. Canelo is a SMW who can't beat best lightheavyweights unless they are drained shot alcoholics. It is not David's fault that Canelo was ducking him at 168, but now the opportunity is gone.

[joshj909]

It is too late to ask for Canelo fight. Canelo is a SMW who can't beat best lightheavyweights unless they are drained shot alcoholics. It is not David's fault that Canelo was ducking him at 168, but now the opportunity is gone.

The opportunity was never there. Canelo ducked Benavidez and Canelo calls the shots

[Sendo Takeshi]

If Canelo didn't want the Benavidez fight when he was in his physical prime and Benavidez didn't even reach his, there is no way he is gonna fight him when he left his prime years ago and Benavidez just reached his.

Can't even see it as a final payday, because Benavidez could actually force a (referee) stoppage.

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It's pointless Benavidez calling out Alvarez.

Benavidez dropping down in weight would be suicidal; that rarely works out well for fighters, particularly when they're deep into their careers.

Alvarez wouldn't jump up, because he knows he can't beat good big-uns and he never wanted the heat of Benavidez when they were both super middles anyway.

[robbydecker]

Though Zurdo is not known for his punching power, Benavidez has a chin on him as well. Zurdo may have -probably- landed more in those 6 rounds, than his entire fight against Bivol.

Also even with that amount of power punches and freaking combinations, Benavidez didn't crack Zurdo's chin literally. It was his orbital, the pain and the effect of the finishing touch being an elbow on the orbital which made Zurdo quit.

What surprised me was how stationary Zurdo was, with almost no head movement. He played right into Benavidez’s hands. He was changing his angles, more mobile in general against Billiam-Smith, if I recall right.

Now, Opetaia hits much harder than Zurdo. And while being hurt in the process, he stood up to Briedis’s power, who even managed to score knockouts in his heavyweight run.

..I felt sorry for Zurdo. I hope he's doin okay.

It should've been ruled as a TD-6 win for David, instead of a Ko-6 win.
That Elbow Was Quite Brutal.
The Ref obviously didn't notice it, as it happened so Fast.
If it didn't happen, this fight was likely going to be stopped very soon anyways.
Of course, with the sport of boxing, you never Really Truly Know until you absolutely Know.
It's kind of a shame though overall, because Zurdo Was very brave and he could've maybe gotten some sort of
Second wind resurgence in the 7th round had that elbow not landed like that.

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Gilberto Ramirez Leaves Hospital After Benavidez Loss, No Serious Injury Reported

Ramirez reports swelling to right eye but confirms he is recovering after sixth-round stoppage defeat

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez left the hospital after his sixth-round stoppage loss to David Benavidez, with no serious injuries reported. Swelling around his right eye led to the ringside stoppage.

The fight was halted in the sixth round after significant swelling developed around Ramirez’s right eye, prompting the ringside doctor to intervene. Despite the damage, no serious injuries were reported, and Ramirez was discharged Saturday afternoon in stable condition.

“I’m doing well after being discharged from the hospital this afternoon. The swelling, mainly of the right eye, is subsiding very well,” Ramirez said.

According to ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez, the swelling was the primary concern following the bout, with the stoppage coming as a precaution to prevent further damage.

Ramirez also pointed to a late exchange in which he believes an elbow contributed to the injury.

“Within that bad taste in the mouth, the elbow that David gave me in that final combination also remains,” he said.

The defeat marks a significant moment in Ramirez’s career, as it is the first time he has been stopped inside the distance. Previously known for his durability and volume, Ramirez struggled to contain Benavidez’s pressure and combination punching as the fight progressed.

Benavidez, meanwhile, takes another big step forward with the win, adding a stoppage over a former world champion to his record.

Ramirez will now turn his attention to recovering, but the early signs are encouraging. With no serious injuries reported, a return later this year looks very possible.