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David Benavidez vs. Gilberto Ramirez
Media Workout Quotes
Undefeated
two-division world champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez and
unified WBA and WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto
“Zurdo” Ramirez kicked off fight week events for Cinco de
Mayo weekend in Las Vegas on Wednesday with a media workout
before they square off in a first-of-its-kind Mexico vs.
Mexico showdown headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event
available on Prime Video this Saturday, May 2 from T-Mobile
Arena in Las Vegas.
The reigning WBC and WBA Light Heavyweight Champion,
Benavidez can become the first fighter in history to win
full world titles at 168, 175 and 200 pounds with a victory
on Saturday, while Ramirez aims to become the first to
defeat Benavidez and add a crowning Cinco de Mayo weekend
moment to his career.
The workout also featured fighters competing on a stacked
pay-per-view undercard full of high-octane Mexico vs. Mexico
matchups, including WBA Super Middleweight Armando “Toro”
Resendiz and all-action former champion Jaime Munguia, who
square off in the co-main event.
Also participating in the workout ahead of PPV undercard
bouts were top super lightweight contenders Oscar Duarte and
Angel “Tashiro” Fierro, who battle in a 12-round attraction,
unbeaten Mexican contenders Jorge Chavez and Jose “Tito”
Sanchez, who face off in a 10-round super bantamweight tilt
and undefeated rising Mexican star Isaac “Puro México”
Lucero, who faces hard-hitting Ismael Flores in the 10-round
super welterweight opening attraction at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.
PT.
The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Sampson
Boxing in association with TGB Promotions. Reséndiz vs.
Munguia is promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and
Zanfer Boxing Promotions. Duarte vs. Fierro is promoted in
association with Cancun Boxing and BXSTRS.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime
Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be
able to purchase the PPV via DAZN.com. On top of those
options, fans will also be able to continue to access the
telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets, as
well as PPV.com.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from MGM
Grand in Las Vegas:
DAVID BENAVIDEZ
“A win on Saturday lets me know that I’m fulfilling my
destiny. I know that I’m gonna be an all-time great when
it’s all said and done. I’m just gonna continue showing
everyone that I’m the best in the world.
I’ve worked extremely hard for this. Five months of training
camp. The only thing I’ve seen in my vision is victory. I’m
gonna make sure you get your money’s worth on May 2.
“I’m a different type of fighter than everyone else. I’ve
been fighting the best in the world again and again.
“Camp has been amazing. I’m very excited and ready to
showcase my skills on Saturday night in front of all those
fans.
“I’ve been on weight since last week. I’m gonna come in with
a tremendous energy. I really can’t wait.”
GILBERTO “ZURDO” RAMIREZ
“It’s an honor to be here and I’m super excited. This is
Cinco de Mayo. This is for all my Mexican people.
“I always knew this would be the kind of fight that people
were going to want to see. When it finally came around, I
was ready to do it.
“Every fight is tough and every fight is different. The only
thing I know, is that on May 2 we’re gonna make history.
“I’m the best. Zurdo mejor. I’m the champion and I’m gonna
keep the belt. We’re going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a
big party!”
ARMANDO RESENDIZ
“It’s simple. I just have to go out there, listen to my
corner and enjoy every single minute of it. We’re gonna put
on a show and give everyone a great night.
“This could not be more exciting for me. I’m the champ and
it feels amazing. I’m enjoying the moment. That’s all you
can do. Enjoy this and go for the win on Saturday night.
“Every single fight on this card is outstanding, but I know
that my fight is gonna be very entertaining. The only goal
is to go home with the belt in my arms.”
JAIME MUNGUIA
“I’ve been here before, but now you’re gonna see a more
mature Jaime Munguia. I’m hungry and ready to take the
title. We’re gonna put on a show on May 2.
“When two Mexican fighters are inside the ring, you get a
great fight. This is no exception. You’re gonna see two
warriors out there.
“We’re gonna go in there and look for the knockout. We’re
gonna make this a spectacle and get the win.
“I promise that you’re gonna see Jaime Munguia as a two-time
world champion on Saturday night. I’m gonna come out on
top.”
OSCAR DUARTE
“I’m really proud to be part of this. There’s a long storied
history of Mexican fighters competing here in Las Vegas and
this card is chock full of fighters prime to make history as
well. I’m here to show my best and let everyone know what
I’m capable of.
“Fierro is an aggressive fighter, and so am I. The only way
to neutralize his aggressiveness is for me to come forward
and show him what I’m all about.
“I promise that I’m gonna give everyone a great fight. I’m
ready for it.
“I’m here to face the best. I want to go up against the best
that the 140-pound division has to offer, and one fighter in
particular, Pitbull Cruz.”
ANGEL FIERRO
“I’m gonna go out there and put on a show like I always do.
I’m gonna leave my blood, sweat and tears inside the ring.
I’m doing this for Tijuana!
“I love being the underdog. I’m here to spoil the party. I
gave everyone an amazing fight with Pitbull Cruz and I’m
gonna do that again against Duarte.
“I’m here to steal the show. It’s hard to do with all the
names on this card. It’s a tall task, but we’re gonna
delight the fans and I’m gonna come out with a win.
“This is gonna put me on the doorstep to even bigger fights.
I’m talking about world title opportunities. But the first
thing is Duarte on Saturday night.”
JORGE CHAVEZ
“Training camp has been great. We’re preparing for a war and
excited to perform on this tremendous card.
“I was better than ever in my last fight and fans can expect
the same thing on Saturday. I’m gonna be the best version of
myself.
“When I win, I want Naoya Inoue. I want to face the best.
That’s the bottom line, and that all starts on Saturday
night.
“You can expect no less than a war. You know the Mexicans
are prime to deliver that.”
JOSE “TITO” SANCHEZ
“I’m really excited to be on a big Mexican style card like
this. I’m extremely glad to be in this position.
“I’ve just been staying in camp with Joel Diaz. I’m always
locked in and ready. I can’t wait to perform on Saturday.
“I think Benavidez is getting a stoppage in the main event
for sure.”
ISAAC LUCERO
“My aim is to keep improving and be in position to go after
bigger and better goals, like a world title. I just want to
get better day in and day out.
“I’m a warrior above all. But I’m also going to listen to my
corner, because I trust them. What I do in the gym is what
sets me up for success.
“You can expect a true Cinco de Mayo battle on Saturday.
This is gonna be all-out war. You’re not gonna want to miss
it.
“I’m just focused on getting the win. Flores has his own
goals, but I’m just focused on what I need to do to come out
with my hand raised.”
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