Three Mexico Vs Mexico Showdowns Added To Blockbuster Benavides Vs Zurdo Lineup

Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Las Vegas will feature a star-studded night of high-octane Mexico vs. Mexico showdowns, with the pay-per-view undercard highlighted by the world championship co-main event between Nayarit’s WBA Super Middleweight World Champion Armando “Toro” Reséndiz and Tijuana’s all-action former world champion Jaime Munguía taking place Saturday, May 2 on the Benavidez vs. Zurdo PBC Pay-Per-View available on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The action will also include Mexico vs. Mexico matchups featuring top contenders going toe-to-toe as Parral’s Oscar Duarte takes on Tijuana’s Angel Fierro in a 10-round super lightweight bout, while undefeated rising Mexican star from La Paz Isaac “Puro México” Lucero meets the Nochistlan-native and fellow unbeaten Alan Sandoval in a 10-round super welterweight opening clash. An additional pay-per-view undercard bout will be announced shortly.

The Cinco de Mayo Weekend pay-per-view lineup begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will lead into the 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.

**ARMANDO RESENDIZ VS. JAIME MUNGUIA**

Looking to establish himself as the next Mexican star to dominate the 168-pound division, Armando “Toro” Reséndiz has wasted no time in seeking to bolster his resume as he will defend his WBA Super Middleweight World Championship against one of Mexico’s premier action fighters, the fan-friendly star Jaime Munguía, who will look to become a two-division world champion with a career-best victory over Reséndiz.

The 27-year-old Reséndiz (16-2, 11 KOs) pulled off one of 2025’s biggest upsets over former super middleweight world champion Caleb Plant last May with a ferocious performance to capture the interim title before being recently elevated. Trained by the renowned Manny Robles, the native of Guayabitos, Nayarit, Mexico was unbeaten in his first 12 fights after turning pro in 2018, showing impressive power with an eight-fight knockout streak. After coming up on the short end of a decision to Marcos Hernandez in September 2021, Reséndiz was dominant in stopping the former unified world champion Jarrett Hurd in the 10th-round of their March 2023 matchup. Reséndiz’s only other blemish came against top contender Elijah Garcia in September 2023, before bouncing back to earn a fifth-round TKO of Fernando Paliza in February 2025.

“I’m very happy to be stepping into the ring with a great fighter like Jaime Munguia, who’s been competing at this level for a long time,” said Reséndiz. “For me, this is a big challenge and a huge motivation. These are the kinds of fights I’ve always dreamed about – facing the best names in the sport and proving that I belong at this level.”

The 29-year-old Munguía (45-2, 35 KOs) first burst onto the scene in 2018, shocking Sadam Ali via a fourth-round TKO to claim a 154-pound world championship, which he would go on to defend successfully five times. A native of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Munguía continued his dominance after moving up to 160-pounds, going 6-0 at the weight class from 2020 through 2022, including triumphs over D’Mitrius Ballard, Gabriel Rosado and Tureano Johnson, all while garnering a reputation as one of the most fan-friendly fighters in the sport. Munguia debuted at 168-pounds with a 2023 Fight of the Year triumph over Sergiy Derevyanchenko, eventually losing an undisputed 168-pound title challenge to Canelo Alvarez in 2024. Most recently, Munguia avenged a December 2024 loss to Bruno Sarace by winning a unanimous decision in the rematch last May.

“I’m very excited to be back, especially to fight for a world title against a fellow Mexican,” said Munguía. “I’m truly grateful to my team, and everyone who made this fight possible. We’re ready to come out victorious on this great night for Mexico!”

**OSCAR DUARTE VS. ANGEL FIERRO**

One of the top contenders at 140-pounds, Oscar Duarte was set to challenge IBF World Champion Richardson Hitchins in February before Hitchins pulled out due to illness on fight day, now he will look to return to action against the heavy-handed all-action brawler Angel Fierro in a 10-round super lightweight showdown.

Fighting out of Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, Duarte (30-2-1, 23 KOs) rides a four-fight winning streak into May 2, including a decision triumph over fellow top contender Kenneth Sims Jr. last August. The 30-year-old’s current run also includes an April 2024 stoppage of former world champion Joseph Diaz Jr. and a unanimous decision triumph over bruising contender Batyr Akhmedov. Duarte ended 11 consecutive fights before the final bell between May 2019 and May 2023 to earn a shot at current WBC Welterweight World Champion Ryan Garcia, ultimately coming up on the short end of their December 2023 matchup.

“I’m very happy and motivated for this fight on May 2 in Las Vegas,” said Duarte. “This is a great event that falls on a very meaningful date for all Mexicans, which makes it even more special to me. I can’t wait to face another Mexican warrior who’s already proven his talent and courage in the ring. When two Mexicans step into the ring, people know it’s gonna be a great fight. We’re both going to give it everything we have and I’m sure it will be a war that fans will truly enjoy. I want to thank my whole team for including me on this great card on such an important date for all Mexicans.”

Originally from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, Fierro (23-4-2, 18 KOs) now fights out of San Diego and has made a name for himself with his aggressive style and power punching prowess. The 27-year-old stamped his place amongst modern Mexican boxing warriors with an unforgettable slugfest against Mexican superstar Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz in February 2025, delivering one of the year’s best fights. Fierro has fought professionally since 2015 and was undefeated in his first 17 outings. He announced his presence as a world contender in 2021 with a career-best victory as he rose from the canvas to stop former world champion Alberto Machado in round six. Most recently Fierro was disqualified from an October 2025 bout against Abraham Cordero for fouling.

“I’m very grateful to my team for this great opportunity,” said Fierro. “We’re ready to return to Las Vegas and deliver a great fight and a surprise, just like we do every time we step into the ring. I want to make a statement that I’m still among the elite. I have a lot of respect for Oscar Duarte, we’ve trained in the same gym before, so I know this fight is going to be explosive.”

**ISAAC LUCERO VS. ALAN SANDOVAL**

Fresh off a pair of KO victories in 2025, undefeated rising contender Isaac “Puro México” will look to bring that momentum into 2026 as he steps in against fellow unbeaten Alan Sandoval, who makes his U.S. debut in this 10-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 utmost professionalism, as I’ll be facing the most important challenge of my career against an undefeated opponent. This card will be ‘Puro México!’”

Representing his native Nochistlan, Zacatecas, Mexico, Sandoval (30-0-1, 19 KOs) will look to make a big splash in his first stateside bout after racking up four victories in 2025. The 30-year-old already began his 2026 campaign in February with a stoppage victory, his 13th victories inside of the distance in his last 14 outings. A pro since 2019, Sandoval began his pro career with four-straight unanimous decisions before finding his power surge in recent years.

“I’m highly motivated by this tremendous opportunity and I have no intention of letting it slip away,” said Sandoval. “I have more experience than Isaac and I’ve been having the best training camp of my career. Competing in an event Cinco de Mayo Weekend is a dream come true. I have no doubt that this will be a great fight. Neither of us wants to lose, but I am confident I will be the one walking away with my hand raised.”

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