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Benavidez says a fight with Canelo Alvarez remains the goal and the public wants that matchup.
He is set to challenge Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramírez for the cruiserweight titles to become a three-division champion.
Benavidez regards Ramírez as a tough, skilled opponent he sparred with for ten years and respects.
He has climbed as the youngest super middleweight champion, aiming to extend his legacy against top names.
Benavidez says he trains to fight the best and wants high-action battles that fans demand.
If he defeats Ramírez, Benavidez aims to face Bivol or Beterbiev and may move to heavyweight someday.
He cites family motivation as part of his peak form and mental readiness.
The Cinco de Mayo weekend event with Ramírez is positioned as a potential new Mexican boxing showcase.
Sports Illustrated Mexico frames Benavidez as a rising figure who could redefine the sport’s Mexican identity.
Benavidez believes boxing should involve risk and forward pressure, contrasting with risk-averse trends in the sport.

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Charlo will challenge Armando Resendiz for the WBA super middleweight title on May 2 in Las Vegas.
The fight is part of a PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video with Ramirez defending against Benavidez on the same card.
Resendiz is the full WBA champion following Crawford's retirement, elevating from interim to full champion after last May’s upset win over Plant.
Charlo is pursuing becoming a three-division world champion, adding to titles at middleweight and junior middleweight.
Charlo's return comes after an 18-month layoff, with an undefeated pro record heading into the title shot.
Resendiz earned the full title after a victory over Caleb Plant, moving past his interim status.
The event will take place at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, on a card featuring Ramirez vs Benavidez.
The matchup was confirmed by ESPN sources on Tuesday.
The co-main event features Gilberto Ramirez defending a cruiserweight title against David Benavidez.
The Charlo-Resendiz bout was first reported by Boxeo de Primera.

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Munguia steps in to face Armando Resendiz for the WBA super middleweight title on May 2.
Resendiz won the belt by upsetting Caleb Plant in May 2025 and has defended it since.
Charlo reportedly withdrew amid reports about his contract and involvement, with conflicting reports on the exact reasons.
Munguia has been inconsistent lately, going 2-2 in his last four fights before this title shot.
Resendiz aims to defend the belt for the first time since winning it with an upset over Plant.
The bout will anchor a May 2 card headlined by Zurdo Ramirez and David Benavidez.
Charlo's recent inactivity includes an injury-filled and legal trouble-filled period.
ESPN and ESPN KnockOut contributed to reporting on the opponent change.
The May 2 event on the card is associated with a broader promoter lineup around Benavidez and Ramirez.
Munguia’s bite-sized narrative includes avenging a previous loss to Canelo and seeking momentum after controversy.
The fight represents a significant opportunity for Munguia amid a flurry of shifting plans in the division.

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