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Benavidez vs Ramirez
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David Benavidez knocked out Gilberto Ramirez in the sixth to win the WBA/WBO cruiserweight titles — becoming the first man to win belts at 168, 175 and 200 pounds.
Key points
- David Benavidez knocked out Gilberto Ramirez in the sixth round
- He won the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles
- It made him the first man to win world titles at 168, 175 and 200 pounds
- A landmark Riyadh Season card
Fight card
- MAIN🏆 WBA/WBO CruiserweightCruiserweight
Benavidez def. Ramirez — KO 6
Report
David Benavidez completed a historic climb up the weight classes, breaking down Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez with his trademark pressure and body work before closing the show with a sixth-round knockout to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles.
The result made the "Mexican Monster" the first fighter ever to win world titles at super middleweight, light heavyweight and cruiserweight, capping years of being avoided at 168 pounds with a defining run two divisions north.