History was made Saturday night in Las Vegas as David "El Monstruo" Benavidez delivered a statement performance, knocking out former sparring partner Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez in the sixth round to capture the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. The victory made Benavidez the first boxer in history to win world championships across three weight classes—168, 175, and 200 pounds.
Benavidez (32-0, 26 KOs) lived up to his billing as a -600 favorite, dropping Ramirez twice before ending the fight at 2:59 of the sixth round. The undefeated phenom showed why he's considered one of the most dangerous men in the sport, unleashing his trademark rapid-fire combinations that overwhelmed his former training partner. Ramirez (48-2, 30 KOs) was sent to the canvas in the fourth round after a vicious right hand, and again in the sixth—this time for good.
The night's co-main event delivered its own fireworks, as Jaime Munguía (46-2, 35 KOs) pulled off a stunning upset over WBA super middleweight champion Armando Reséndiz (16-3, 11 KOs). Despite entering as a +200 underdog, Munguía controlled the fight from the opening bell, earning a dominant unanimous decision with scores of 117-111, 119-109, and 120-108.
"It feels great to have this championship belt with me, but this is just the beginning," Munguía said. "I'm excited for what comes next. We are ready for big challenges and great fights."
Adding extra drama to the evening, Canelo Álvarez watched from ringside, wearing a black Munguía T-shirt. The crowd made their feelings clear, booing the pound-for-pound star each time he appeared on the big screen. Benavidez, who has long chased a showdown with Álvarez, didn't miss the opportunity to call him out again.
"I see Canelo in the building," Benavidez said to cheers, reigniting talk of a potential superfight that boxing fans have been clamoring for.
For Benavidez, this victory cements his legacy as a three-division champion and proves he's ready for any challenge—whether it's Canelo or the rest of the cruiserweight division. For the sport, Saturday night was a reminder that when champions step up, unforgettable moments follow.