Benavidez vs. Zurdo weigh-in results: David Benavidez set for cruiserweight title jump
David Benavidez has officially moved up to the cruiserweight division for his title bout against Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. Both fighters successfully made weight ahead of their main event showdown at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Benavidez, previously a two-division champion, aims to capture a third title in a different weight class.
- ▪David Benavidez weighed in at 196.8 pounds for the cruiserweight title fight.
- ▪Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez came in at the 200-pound cruiserweight limit.
- ▪Ramirez holds the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles, which are on the line in the bout.
- ▪Benavidez is undefeated with a 31-0 record and previously held titles in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
- ▪The fight takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas following the official weigh-ins on Friday.
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