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Three Mexico vs. Mexico Showdowns Added
To Blockbuster Benavidez vs. Zurdo Event
Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Las Vegas will feature a
star-studded night of high-octane Mexico vs. Mexico
showdowns, with the pay-per-view undercard highlighted by
the world championship co-main event between Nayarit’s WBA
Super Middleweight World Champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz
and Tijuana’s all-action former world champion Jaime Munguía
taking place Saturday, May 2 on the Benavidez vs. Zurdo PBC
Pay-Per-View available on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in
Las Vegas.
The action will also include Mexico vs. Mexico matchups
featuring top contenders going toe-to-toe as Parral’s Oscar
Duarte takes on Tijuana’s Angel Fierro in a 10-round super
lightweight bout, while undefeated rising Mexican star from
La Paz Isaac “Puro México” Lucero meets the Nochistlan-native
and fellow unbeaten Alan Sandoval in a 10-round super
welterweight opening clash. An additional pay-per-view
undercard bout will be announced shortly.
The Cinco de Mayo Weekend pay-per-view lineup begins at 8
p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will lead into the first of its kind
Mexico vs. Mexico duel between undefeated two-division world
champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez and unified WBA and
WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez in
the main event.
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 BXSTERS.
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.
**ARMANDO RESENDIZ VS. JAIME MUNGUIA**
Looking to establish himself as the next Mexican star to
dominate the 168-pound division, Armando “Toro” Reséndiz has
wasted no time in seeking to bolster his resume as he will
defend his WBA Super Middleweight World Championship against
one of Mexico’s premier action fighters, the fan-friendly
star Jaime Munguía, who will look to become a two-division
world champion with a career-best victory over Reséndiz.
The 27-year-old Reséndiz (16-2, 11 KOs) pulled off one of
2025’s biggest upsets over former super middleweight world
champion Caleb Plant last May with a ferocious performance
to capture the interim title before being recently elevated.
Trained by the renowned Manny Robles, the native of
Guayabitos, Nayarit, Mexico was unbeaten in his first 12
fights after turning pro in 2018, showing impressive power
with an eight-fight knockout streak. After coming up on the
short end of a decision to Marcos Hernandez in September
2021, Reséndiz was dominant in stopping the former unified
world champion Jarrett Hurd in the 10th-round of their March
2023 matchup. Reséndiz’s only other blemish came against top
contender Elijah Garcia in September 2023, before bouncing
back to earn a fifth-round TKO of Fernando Paliza in
February 2025.
“I’m very happy to be stepping into the ring with a great
fighter like Jaime Munguia, who’s been competing at this
level for a long time,” said Reséndiz. “For me, this is a
big challenge and a huge motivation. These are the kinds of
fights I’ve always dreamed about – facing the best names in
the sport and proving that I belong at this level.”
The 29-year-old Munguía (45-2, 35 KOs) first burst onto the
scene in 2018, shocking Sadam Ali via a fourth-round TKO to
claim a 154-pound world championship, which he would go on
to defend successfully five times. A native of Tijuana, Baja
California, Mexico, Munguía continued his dominance after
moving up to 160-pounds, going 6-0 at the weight class from
2020 through 2022, including triumphs over D’Mitrius
Ballard, Gabriel Rosado and Tureano Johnson, all while
garnering a reputation as one of the most fan-friendly
fighters in the sport. Munguia debuted at 168-pounds with a
2023 Fight of the Year triumph over Sergiy Derevyanchenko,
eventually losing an undisputed 168-pound title challenge to
Canelo Alvarez in 2024. Most recently, Munguia avenged a
December 2024 loss to Bruno Sarace by winning a unanimous
decision in the rematch last May.
“I’m very excited to be back, especially to fight for a
world title against a fellow Mexican,” said Munguía. “I’m
truly grateful to my team, and everyone who made this fight
possible. We’re ready to come out victorious on this great
night for Mexico!”
**OSCAR DUARTE VS. ANGEL FIERRO**
One of the top contenders at 140-pounds, Oscar Duarte was
set to challenge IBF World Champion Richardson Hitchins in
May before Hitchins pulled out due to illness on fight day,
now he will look to return to action against the
heavy-handed all-action brawler Angel Fierro in a 10-round
super lightweight showdown.
Fighting out of Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, Duarte (30-2-1,
23 KOs) rides a four-fight winning streak into May 2,
including a decision triumph over fellow top contender
Kenneth Sims Jr. last August. The 30-year-old’s current run
also includes an April 2024 stoppage of former world
champion Joseph Diaz Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph
over bruising contender Batyr Akhmedov. Duarte ended 11
consecutive fights before the final bell between May 2019
and May 2023 to earn a shot at current WBC Welterweight
World Champion Ryan Garcia, ultimately coming up on the
short end of their December 2023 matchup.
“I’m very happy and motivated for this fight on May 2 in Las
Vegas,” said Duarte. “This is a great event that falls on a
very meaningful date for all Mexicans, which makes it even
more special to me. I can’t wait to face another Mexican
warrior who’s already proven his talent and courage in the
ring. When two Mexicans step into the ring, people know it’s
gonna be a great fight. We’re both going to give it
everything we have and I’m sure it will be a war that fans
will truly enjoy. I want to thank my whole team for
including me on this great card on such an important date
for all Mexicans.”
Originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Fierro
(23-4-2, 18 KOs) now fights out of San Diego and has made a
name for himself with his aggressive style and power
punching prowess. The 27-year-old stamped his place amongst
modern Mexican boxing warriors with an unforgettable
slugfest against Mexican superstar Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz in
February 2025, delivering one of the year’s best fights.
Fierro has fought professionally since 2015 and was
undefeated in his first 17 outings. He announced his
presence as a world contender in 2021 with a career-best
victory as he rose from the canvas to stop former world
champion Alberto Machado in round six. Most recently Fierro
was disqualified from an October 2025 bout against Abraham
Cordero for fouling.
“I’m very grateful to my team for this great opportunity,”
said Fierro. “We’re ready to return to Las Vegas and deliver
a great fight and a surprise, just like we do every time we
step into the ring. I want to make a statement that I’m
still among the elite. I have a lot of respect for Oscar
Duarte, we’ve trained in the same gym before, so I know this
fight is going to be explosive.”
**ISAAC LUCERO VS. ALAN SANDOVAL**
Fresh off a pair of KO victories in 2025, undefeated rising
contender Isaac “Puro México” will look to bring that
momentum into 2026 as he steps in against fellow unbeaten
Alan Sandoval, who makes his U.S. debut in this 10-round
super welterweight showdown.
The 27-year-old Lucero (18-0, 14 KOs) turned pro in 2019
after an amateur career that saw him earn five national
medals representing Mexico. A native of La Paz, Baja
California Sur, Mexico, Lucero has stopped his last seven
opponents entering May 2, and also owns a pair of 10-round
unanimous decision triumphs. In looking to make his U.S.
takeover, Lucero has set up camp in Las Vegas, where he is
trained by renowned coach Bob Santos. Most recently, Lucero
dominated veteran Roberto Valenzuela Jr. in December,
stopping the fight at the end of round 8.
“I’m very grateful to my team, and everyone who worked to
make this possible,” said Lucero. “Fighting on Cinco de Mayo
weekend is every Mexican boxer’s dream, and I accept this
challenge with the upmost professionalism, as I’ll be facing
the most important challenge of my career against an
undefeated opponent. This card will be ‘Puro México!’”
Representing his native Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico,
Sandoval (30-0-1, 19 KOs) will look to make a big splash in
his first stateside bout after racking up four victories in
2025. The 30-year-old already began his 2026 campaign in
February with a stoppage victory, his 13th victories inside
of the distance in his last 14 outings. A pro since 2019,
Sandoval began his pro career with four-straight unanimous
decisions before finding his power surge in recent years.
“I’m highly motivated by this tremendous opportunity and I
have no intention of letting it slip away,” said Sandoval.
“I have more experience than Isaac and I’ve been having the
best training camp of my career. Competing in an event Cinco
de Mayo Weekend is a dream come true. I have no doubt that
this will be a great fight. Neither of us wants to lose, but
I am confident I will be the one walking away with my hand
raised.”
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