By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The recent vVictory due to technical knockout of David Benavídez over Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez has sparked an intense debate on various digital platforms. Despite the forcefulness of the result, A sector of the fans points out that the new cruiserweight champion illegally used his elbows during short distance exchanges.
These accusations would have gained strength after strong rumors that Ramírez suffered a fracture in the orbital bone during the fight. Although During the night of this Sunday, May 3, it was learned that the man from Sinaloa was discharged after the severe blows, although did not suffer any injuries of broken bonesconfirmed it in exclusive Ricardo López Juárez for La Opinión.
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The confrontation, which culminated in the stoppage of the fight, showed an aggressive David Benavídez who managed to dominate his opponent’s guard.
However, users on social networks have shared video fragments where they claim that the use of elbows was decisive in reducing Ramírez’s physical resistance.
This situation has raised doubts about the arbitration and legality of the maneuvers carried out by the Phoenix boxer.
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Despite the great talent, we cannot deny the obvious, during the fight Benavidez landed many elbows that were very important to hurt @ZurdoRamirezz, it is even seen when he hurts him with the “Ida y return” elbow during the stoppage. RT pic.twitter.com/1zdZLG0PnD
— Boxing addicts (@nikomexicano) Can also 3, 2026
Reactions and analysis on social networks
Various fans have used their personal accounts to denounce what they consider a lack of sports ethics in the ring.
On platform David Benavidez, suggesting that the referee was permissive before actions that are prohibited by the official regulations of professional boxing.
Impact on the result and opponent’s health
The controversy escalates due to the severity of the injuries presented by the Mazatlan boxer at the end of the fight. However, the “Mexican Monster” was forceful despite this exchange of elbows on some occasions.
The medical team confirmed that Ramírez had to be transferred to a nearby clinic to be evaluated by a bone lesion on the face.
The detractors of David Benavidez they maintain that These types of damage are more consistent with impacts from hard surfaceslike the elbows, than with regulation boxing gloves.
For their part, defenders of David Benavidez they argue that What happened was the product of the inertia of a high-intensity cruiserweight fight.. They argue that the fighter’s constant pressure style often causes accidental collisions, but that the victory was legitimate thanks to his volume of blows and power.
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