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Benavidez vs. Ramirez: Who Will Win This Cruiserweight Clash?
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Summary
- David Benavidez is a significant betting favorite against Gilberto Ramirez.
- Ramirez defends his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on Saturday.
- Expert Josh Nagel has provided his betting picks for the fight.
Gilberto Ramirez will defend his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against two-division champion David Benavidez this Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. The main event is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Benavidez is currently a -500 betting favorite, while Ramirez is priced at +370.
Ramirez, with a professional record of 48 wins and one loss since 2009, last defended his titles by defeating Chris Billam-Smith in November 2024. Benavidez, 29, boasts 31 wins, 25 by knockout, since turning pro in 2013. He previously held the WBC super middleweight title twice.
SportsLine combat expert Josh Nagel, known for his profitable predictions, has analyzed the fight. He anticipates the bout will go over 10.5 rounds, citing the fighters' familiarity and skill. Nagel has also released additional money-line and method of victory bets exclusively on SportsLine.
