For years, the biggest names in boxing steered clear of David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia. So the two most avoided champions in the sport took matters into their own hands — and agreed to fight each other on Cinco de Mayo weekend 2027. The Mexican Monster became the first man to win world titles at 168, 175 and 200 pounds. The champion from Down Under fought through a jaw broken on both sides to become cruiserweight king. In this video, we revisit the roads that led both men here: 🔴 David Benavidez • Ronald Gavril — youngest super middleweight champion in history • Caleb Plant — a five-year grudge settled • David Morrell — off the canvas to stay unbeaten • Zurdo Ramírez — three-division history on Cinco de Mayo weekend 🔵 Jai Opetaia • Mairis Briedis I — winning the world title with a broken jaw • Mairis Briedis II — reclaiming the IBF belt in Riyadh • David Nyika — the trans-Tasman shootout • Claudio Squeo — one right hook, one broken jaw The blistering hand speed of El Monstruo, or the southpaw precision of Jai Opetaia? Let us know who you've got in the comments. Subscribe to Fight Story for more boxing documentaries. #Benavidez #Opetaia #BenavidezOpetaia #Boxing #FightStory #Cruiserweight