It is the headline bout on a 7-fight card, with this clash being for the WBA World and WBO World Cruiserweight Titles. Ramirez is the current holder.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Benavidez to win

Value bet: Benavidez to win by decision

Long shot: Benavidez by TKO/KO

Tale of the Tape

This is basically pressure vs structure between an orthodox fighter and a southpaw. Benavidez wants a high-paced, crowded fight where Ramirez has to defend in the pocket, while Ramirez wants a measured fight where Benavidez gets redirected and countered on entry.

Benavidez is built around relentless forward pressure, a high guard, and fast combination bursts. He likes to cut the ring, trap opponents near the ropes, and keep punching in waves rather than single shots. Ramirez fights from a southpaw stance and tends to use length, positioning, and ring control to keep the fight at his preferred distance.

Here's how the two compare with Benavidez's figures first:

• Age: 29 vs 34

• Height: 6'2" (188cm) vs 6'2" (189cm)

• Stance: Orthodox vs Southpaw

• Record: 31-0-0 vs 48-1-0

• KO Record: 25 vs 30

Betting Preview

How have they performed in their last five fights?

Benavidez's last five fights:

• Anthony Yarde: Win (TKO, 7) Nov 2025

• David Morrell: Win (UD, 12) Feb 2025

• Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Win (UD, 12) Jun 2024

• Demetrius Andrade: Win (TKO, 6) Nov 2023

• Caleb Plant: Win (UD, 12) Mar 2023

Ramirez's last five fights:

• Yuniel Dorticos: Win (UD, 12) Jun 2025

• Chris Billam-Smith: Win (UD, 12) Nov 2024

• Arsen Goulamirian: Win (UD, 12) Mar 2024

• Joe Smith Jr.: Win (UD, 10) Oct 2023

• Dmitry Bivol: Loss (UD, 12) Nov 2022

Betting Markets to Watch

It's hardly a surprise that Benavidez is considered the early pre-fight favourite for this contest, given that he has been unstoppable. However, Ramirez has enough about him to make this fight a challenge, especially as the defending WBA World and WBO World Cruiserweight champion.

A win for Benavidez would make him champion at super middleweight, light heavyweight, and cruiserweight, joining a very small group of three-division champions. Indeed, it's likely that he wins.

However, where's the potential value? A late TKO could be worth considering. He is a fighter who thrives on pressure, volume, and body work. He could use his skills to try to tire Ramirez, especially when matched against a slower, older, stylistically reactive southpaw.

It's a bit of a long shot as he is stepping up in weight, but there's reason to believe there's value there. Understanding boxing weight classes helps explain why moving up a division can impact a fighter's power and durability.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Benavidez vs Ramirez betting odds at Sportsbet.

We are predicting that Benavidez is the likely winner of this fight. We think he'll claim the gold and become a three-division champion.

Realistically, we think there's value in the fight going the distance, based on what both boxers have done in their recent bouts. If you're new to boxing betting, this fight offers a good opportunity to explore methods of victory markets.

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