Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez: Teddy Atlas makes his pick

On May 2, at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez headlines a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video and DAZN PPV for Ramirez’s WBO/WBA cruiserweight title.

Ahead of this fascinating cruiserweight showdown, respected boxing trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas has made his pick via his Ropes community.

Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez set for May 2 showdown

Ramirez (48-1, 30 KOs) is the unified champion and will be full of confidence coming into this fight despite this being his first fight since undergoing shoulder surgery. The Mexican has only suffered one career defeat, against Dmitry Bivol.

Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs) has dazzled moving through the weights and is now making his biggest move up to cruiserweight to become the unified king.

Teddy Atlas breaks down Ramirez vs Benavidez

Breaking down the fight via his Ropes community, Atlas mentions the quality of both fighters, including Ramirez’s ability to control the distance and counter effectively. Atlas also mentions the relentless body work of Benavidez. Ramirez will need to punch with Benavidez and disrupt his rhythm. 

Making his pick, Atlas confirms he favours Benavidez, but does concede Ramirez is a live dog, while saying: “My pick is David Benavidez by points or decision.”

Ramirez vs Benavidez full fight card

• Gilberto Ramirez vs David Benavidez, 12 rounds, for Ramirez’s WBO/WBA cruiserweight title
• Armando Resendiz vs Jaime Munguia, 12 rounds, for Resendiz’s WBA super middleweight title
• Oscar Duarte vs Angel Fierro, 10 rounds, super lightweights
• Isaac Lucero vs Ismael Flores, 10 rounds, super welterweights
• Jorge Chavez vs. Jose Sanchez, 10 rounds, super bantamweights

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