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David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia Agree to Cinco de Mayo Showdown in Las Vegas

By Mémorisable1 min read

Updated on September 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM

Ryan Garcia alongside David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia as a Cinco de Mayo 2027 double-header is planned
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On Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, cruiserweight standout Jai Opetaia secured a decisive victory by stopping Noel Mikaelian in the ninth round of their championship contest.

David Benavidez stepped into the ring immediately following the fight to issue a challenge. Both undefeated champions agreed face to face to stage their clash during Cinco de Mayo weekend next year in Las Vegas.

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Every fact in this article comes from the sources listed below.

  1. Garcia vs Teofimo, Benavidez vs Opetaia: The Cinco de Mayo Plan (Opens in a new tab)World Boxing News · Consulted on 14 Sept 2026
  2. David Benavidez Challenges Jai Opetaia For Cinco De Mayo (Opens in a new tab)Boxing News 24 · Consulted on 14 Sept 2026

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