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Unbeaten Mexican Contenders Jorge Chavez & Jose Sanchez
Kick Off Benavidez vs. Zurdo PPV
A super bantamweight duel between all-action Mexican
contenders Jorge Chavez and Jose “Tito” Sanchez will now
kick off the loaded five-fight Benavidez vs. Zurdo PBC
Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video taking place
Saturday, May 2 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Following that opening attraction will be young Mexican star
Isaac “Puro México” Lucero now taking on the hard-hitting
Ismael Flores in a super welterweight tilt. Lucero had
previously been scheduled to face Alan Sandoval.
The lineup also includes WBA Super Middleweight World
Champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz dueling all-action former
world champion Jaime Munguía in the explosive co-main event,
plus top 140-pound contenders Oscar Duarte and Angel Fierro
will go toe-to-toe in a 10-round brawl.
This undercard begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will
precede a 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.
**ISAAC LUCERO VS. ISMAEL FLORES**
Fresh off a pair of KO victories in 2025, undefeated rising
contender Isaac “Puro México” Lucero will look to bring that
momentum into 2026 as he steps in against the power punching
Ismael Flores, who makes his U.S. debut in this eight-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 on this huge
stage. I will show everyone why I’m ‘Puro México!’”
Originally from Argentina, Flores (17-1-1, 12 KOs) moved to
Spain to pursue his boxing dreams and has put together an
impressive record fighting out of the country since 2021.
The 27-year-old has won seven straight fights since a
decision defeat to Jorge Fortea in 2023, including
five-straight wins inside of the distance. Most recently,
Flores added two knockouts to that streak in 2025, blasting
out Johan Nova in two rounds in March before a ninth-round
stoppage victory over Oliver Quintana Sanchez in October.
“I’m so excited about this fight, it’s the kind of fight
I’ve wanted for a long time,” said Flores. “This fight is
going to change my life. I’ve never stopped training, so I
was more than ready to jump on this opportunity. I’m in
great shape and I’m going to surprise everyone. I’m coming
to stay in the U.S. for a long time.”
**JORGE CHAVEZ VS. JOSE “TITO” SANCHEZ**
In a super bantamweight attraction, undefeated rising
contenders square off as Jorge Chavez and Jose “Tito”
Sanchez step into the ring for a 10-round showdown that sets
the winner up with a career-best victory on their path to a
world title.
The 26-year-old Chavez (15-0-1, 8 KOs) returns to action
after kicking off 2026 by avenging the only blemish on his
record. Chavez scored a unanimous decision in January over
Manuel Flores after the combatants had previously battled to
a majority draw last July. Originally from Tijuana and now
training in Orange County, Chavez’s two bouts against Flores
were his first two 10 rounds bouts after he won a pair of
nearly shutout eight rounds decisions in his prior two
outings. A pro since 2021, Chavez’s January victory also
earned him a California State Title at 122-pounds.
“I’m so thankful to be a fighter of Mexican descent
competing on pay-per-view on the world’s biggest stage on
Cinco de Mayo weekend,” said Chavez. “I’m grateful to my
entire team for this chance to showcase my skills as part of
such a huge event. I’ve worked so hard my entire life for
this opportunity and I intend to put on a great show May 2.
Viva Mexico!”
Representing Cathedral City, California, Sanchez (15-0. 9
KOs) is trained by the renowned Joel Diaz as he looks to
make a statement in the super bantamweight division. The
26-year-old ended a 15-month layoff in January, as he
stepped back into the ring to deliver a sixth-round knockout
of Jesus Eduardo Ramirez Rubio. Sanchez had previously put
together an impressive 2024 that saw him first turn back
veteran Erik Ruiz via unanimous decision in April before
scoring an eighth-round knockout of Edwin Palomares in
October.
“On May 2, I will finally get my chance to fight on a huge
card in Las Vegas and fulfill a dream I’ve had ever since I
was a kid,” said Sanchez. “I’ve trained very hard to make it
to this level, and I want to thank my family and my whole
team for this opportunity to shine in front of the crowd in
Las Vegas during this big boxing weekend. But your tickets
and come out early to watch a great show.”
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