Zurdo Ramirez vs Benavidez

When is Zurdo Ramirez vs Benavidez?

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez could square off against David Benavidez in Early 2026 the United States.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 kg).

Zurdo Ramirez vs Benavidez stats

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez would step into the ring with a record of 48 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 30 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

David Benavidez would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 30 wins and 0 draws, with 24 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Benavidez would have an advantage in power over Ramirez, with a 80% knockout percentage compared to Ramirez's 63%.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is the older man by 6 years, at 34 years old.

Ramirez has a height advantage of 1 inch over Benavidez. Despite this, Benavidez has a 1-inch reach advantage.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez fights out of the southpaw stance, while David Benavidez is an orthodox fighter.

Ramirez is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 19 more fights, and made his debut in 2009, 3 years and 11 months earlier than Benavidez, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He has fought 153 more professional rounds, totaling 313 compared to Benavidez's 160.

Zurdo Ramirez vs Benavidez form

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Yuniel Dorticos on June 28, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Cruiserweight and WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at Honda Center, Anaheim, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Chris Billam-Smith on November 16, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Cruiserweight and WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at The Venue Riyadh Season, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Arsen Goulamirian on March 30, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at YouTube Theater, Inglewood, United States.

Before that, he had defeated Joe Smith Jr on October 7, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas.

He had been beaten by Dmitry Bivol on November 5, 2022, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Benavidez remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against David Morrell on February 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Light Heavyweight and WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Oleksandr Gvozdyk on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Light heavyweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Demetrius Andrade on November 25, 2023, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their WBC Interim World Super Middleweight championship fight at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had beaten Caleb Plant on March 25, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Super Middleweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

He had won against David Lemieux on May 21, 2022, by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBC Interim World Super Middleweight championship fight at Gila River Arena, Glendale.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez has been fighting more than David Benavidez.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez last fought 6 months and 20 days ago, while David Benavidez's last outing was 11 months and 16 days ago.

Ramirez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 12 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 58 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.6 rounds on average.

Benavidez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 7 months and 27 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 45 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9 rounds on average.

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