David Benavidez, fighting on Cinco de Mayo weekend, makes case as face of boxing

The pageantry, the mariachis, the combat.Cinco de Mayo weekend holds a special place in boxing history, a slot in which some of the greatest fighters — including many with ties to Mexico — have made a name for themselves on the sport’s biggest stage. Many have watched, including David Benavidez, who gets his turn in that spotlight on Saturday night.Advertisement