Unified WBA /WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (pictured) and undefeated two-division champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez kicked off fight week 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 this Saturday, May 2nd, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The reigning WBC / 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 monarch Armando “Toro” Resendiz and all-action former champion Jaime Munguia, who square off in the co-feature. Also participating in the workout ahead of PPV undercard bouts were junior welterweights Oscar Duarte and Angel “Tashiro” Fierro, who battle in a twelve-round attraction, unbeaten Mexican super bantamweights Jorge Chavez and Jose “Tito” Sanchez, who face off in a ten-round tilt and undefeated Isaac “Puro México” Lucero, who faces hard-hitting Ismael Flores in the ten-round junior middleweight opening attraction at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Tickets are on sale now through AXS.com.

 

In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video, regardless of Prime membership, fans will also be able to purchase the pay-per-view 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:

 

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 2nd we’re gonna make history.

 

“I’m the best. Zurdo mejor. I’m the champion and I’m gonna keep the belt[s]. We’re going to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a big party!”

 

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.”

 

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.”