David Benavidez Plans to Move Up to Cruiserweight for a Shot at Zurdo Ramirez

David Benavidez, the undefeated boxer with a perfect record of 29-0 (24 KOs), might soon make the jump to cruiserweight for a high-stakes fight against Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. His father and trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr., recently revealed that if the opportunity to challenge the winner of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol undisputed light heavyweight championship doesn’t pan out, they’re considering a move up to the 200-pound division to face Zurdo Ramirez.

Why David Benavidez Could Head to Cruiserweight

In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Jose Benavidez Sr. explained that his son is weighing his options. He said, “If for some reason the fight with the winner of Beterbiev and Bivol doesn’t happen, we’ll definitely look at cruiserweight and fight Zurdo Ramirez.” The potential fight with Ramirez is a big one, as he holds the WBO cruiserweight title and is considered one of the best in the division. If Benavidez decides to move up, this could be a major clash in the boxing world.

Focus on David Morrell Before Bigger Fights

Before making any moves to cruiserweight, David Benavidez has a major challenge ahead of him. On February 1, he faces undefeated Cuban fighter David Morrell for the WBA interim light heavyweight title in Las Vegas. While Morrell is no slouch with a record of 11-0 (9 KOs), Jose Benavidez Sr. is confident that his son is on a different level. “David is super focused and ready. We’re looking at Morrell as a stepping stone to the bigger names like Beterbiev, Bivol, and maybe even Ramirez,” he stated.

If Benavidez beats Morrell, his sights will be set on the winner of the Beterbiev-Bivol rematch. However, if that fight doesn’t materialize, moving up to cruiserweight for a shot at Zurdo Ramirez could become a reality. Benavidez Sr. believes his son is capable of fighting at multiple weight classes and taking on the best in the world, whether it’s at light heavyweight or cruiserweight.

Final Thoughts

David Benavidez’s journey is just getting started, and there’s no doubt he’s aiming to cement his legacy by fighting the toughest competitors across multiple divisions. Whether it’s a rematch between Beterbiev and Bivol or a move to cruiserweight to face Zurdo Ramirez, Benavidez is positioning himself for greatness. Fans can’t wait to see what’s next for this undefeated champion.