Over the past week, several notable events have taken place in both boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA). Here’s a summary of the key highlights:
Boxing:
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May 2, 2026 – Cinco de Mayo Weekend Fights:
- David Benavidez vs. Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez: In a highly anticipated cruiserweight bout, David Benavidez secured a sixth-round knockout victory over Gilberto Ramirez, claiming both the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. This win made Benavidez the first fighter to hold titles in the 168, 175, and 200-pound divisions. (boxingnewsandviews.com)
- Jaime Munguia vs. Armando Resendiz: Jaime Munguia dominated the fight, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 120-108, 119-109, and 117-111, thereby capturing the WBA super middleweight title. (boxingnewsandviews.com)
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May 9, 2026 – Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois:
- The WBO heavyweight title was contested between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois in Manchester. The outcome of this bout is yet to be reported. (skysports.com)
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May 10, 2026 – Shane Mosley Jr. vs. Serhii Bohachuk:
- A middleweight clash is set to headline Zuffa Boxing 6 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Shane Mosley Jr. (22-5, 12 KOs) will face Serhii Bohachuk (27-3, 24 KOs) in a 10-round bout. Both fighters are looking to make a statement in the middleweight division. (boxingnews24.com)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA):
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May 2, 2026 – UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates:
- The UFC returned to Perth, Australia, for UFC Fight Night 275. The main event featured Jack Della Maddalena against Carlos Prates. The results of this bout are yet to be reported. (en.wikipedia.org)
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May 9, 2026 – UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland:
- UFC 328 took place with a headline fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. The co-main event featured Alexander Volkov facing Acosta. The outcomes of these bouts are yet to be reported. (agentmma.com)
These events have significantly impacted the combat sports landscape, with fighters making notable strides in their respective divisions.
