David Benavidez vs. Gilbert Ramirez prediction, odds: Best bet, undercard for unified cruiserweight title fight
David Benavidez faces Gilberto Ramirez in a unified cruiserweight title fight for the WBA and WBO belts at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Benavidez, moving up 25 pounds from light heavyweight, is the betting favorite at -550, while Ramirez is a +400 underdog. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds and headlines a card broadcast on Amazon Prime Video and DAZN.
- ▪David Benavidez holds a 31-0 record with 25 knockouts and is ranked No. 7 pound-for-pound.
- ▪Gilberto Ramirez has a 48-1 record with 30 knockouts and previously held the WBO super middleweight title.
- ▪The fight takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is scheduled for 12 rounds.
- ▪Benavidez is listed at -500 to win the main event, while Ramirez is at +370 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
- ▪The undercard begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on YouTube, with the main card on Amazon Prime Video and DAZN at 8 p.m. ET.
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Betting David Benavidez vs. Gilbert Ramirez prediction, odds: Best bet, undercard for unified cruiserweight title fight By Mike Turay Published May 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET David Benavidez, left, faces off with WBA/WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto Ramirez. Steven Marcus/ The Sun via AP Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The WBA and WBO unified cruiserweight titles are on the line as David Benavidez and Gilbert “Zurdo” Ramirez are set to clash Saturday evening at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Benavidez makes the jump from light heavyweight by 25 pounds, with hopes of becoming a three-division champion and amplifying his bid for a future shot against Canelo Alvarez.
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