LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Benavidez hasn't given up the dream of facing Canelo Alvarez — and now he might have leverage. Benavidez put on a show with Alvarez sitting ringside on Saturday night, moving up 25 pounds in weight and dominating former sparring partner Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

'The Mexican Monster' dominates 'Zurdo' to become a cruiserweight world champion.

Check out the world time zones, full card schedule, and start time for all the boxing fans tracking the David Benavídez vs. Gilberto Ramírez fight event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

David Benavidez may very well be the new face of North American boxing after a stunning performance to capture the unified cruiserweight titles Saturday in Las Vegas.

David Benavidez is a three-division world champion after he knocked out Gilberto Ramirez in the sixth round, adding the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles.

LAS VEGAS — In David Benavidez's perfect world, he would be preparing for a Cinco de Mayo weekend showdown Saturday against Canelo Alvarez, the big-name fighter “The Mexican Monster” pursued only to be repeatedly rebuffed.

Boxer David Benavidez has trained his for perfection. He will face off against Gilberto Ramirez on May 2, in the cruiserweight division