Unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez held a media workout in Los Angeles on Thursday ahead of his Cinco de Mayo Weekend showdown against undefeated two-division world champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video on Saturday, May 2 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The workout also included WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz and all-action former world champion Jaime Munguía, who square off in the explosive co-main event.
Also participating in the media workout was top contender Oscar Duarte, who takes on hard-hitting brawler Angel Fierro in a 10-round super lightweight attraction on the pay-per-view.
Tickets for the live event are on sale now through www.AXS.com.
The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Sampson Boxing in association with TGB Promotions. Reséndiz vs. Munguia is promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and Zanfer Boxing Promotions. Duarte vs. Fierro is promoted in association with Cancun Boxing and BXSTRS.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com. On top of those options, fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets.
Here is what the fighters had to say Thursday from Brickhouse Boxing Club in Hollywood:
GILBERTO “ZURDO” RAMIREZ
“I’m so excited to headline this event. I believe we have the potential to give fans the ‘Fight of the Year’. While me and David Benavidez have sparred close to 200 rounds together over our careers, being in the ring for real is so much different. This will not just be a regular fight; this is going to be a war.
“Benavidez is bringing his aggression and forward style; I am bringing my movement. I think our styles will make for a great fight.
“Headlining Cinco de Mayo adds a lot of motivation for me. This date is for the legends of the sport. I’m ready to show everything I can do.
“The sparring with Benavidez happened a long time ago. Now we’re gonna jump in there with smaller gloves and no headgear. It’s gonna be very different on May 2. Everyone is gonna see.
“You need to make sure that you’re ready to add this much weight to your body when you move up from 175 pounds to cruiserweight like I did, and like he’s going to do for this fight. You have to be confident in your body and listen to your body.
“This card is full of can’t-miss Mexico vs. Mexico matches.”
ARMANDO RESENDIZ
“I’ve come so far since that fight against Plant and I’m really excited to be in this position. I’ve learned that adversity isn’t your enemy, but rather your teacher.”
“I’m staying focused in the moment, on what matters, and that’s going out there and winning. That keeps my feet on the ground and allows me to stay centered.”
“Being the hunted instead of the hunter is certainly a different, but my mindset doesn’t change, I’m ready to brawl.”
“I want the biggest fights and toughest opponents, but that’s not my focus. All I can do is win on May 2 and continue on to great things.”
JAIME MUNGUIA
“Experience is on my side, no doubt about it. I’ve faced the bigger names, I know my way through 12 rounds. I have the edge.”
“I’m going to go after the KO. I can’t predict a specific round, but I can guarantee that the fans will witness a show on May 2.”
“Having Eddy Reynoso in my corner is truly an honor. He provides me with the tools I need to feel confident throughout fight week and when I step into the ring.”
“So many things go through your head when you walk towards the ring to fight on Cinco de Mayo. It’s not just another day. Fighting on Cinco de Mayo is representing the Mexican fans.”
“Canelo and I have talked about Reséndiz before, and he told me that I have all the tools I need to come out on top.”
OSCAR DUARTE
“I feel so motivated and excited to be a part of this Cinco de Mayo card. I know Fierro from training at Robert Garcia’s gym, but we never had the opportunity to spar each other.
“I’m in my best shape, and I am entering the ring with a chip on my shoulder after everything that happened with Richardson Hitchins pulling out of our fight.
“The situation with the Hitchins fight was really tough mentally because I was prepared to fight for the world championship. But everything happens for a reason.
“I’m totally focused on what’s next for me, which is gonna be a great fight on May 2. That’s what motivates me.”
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