The 29-year-old, unbeaten at 31-0 with 25 knockouts, faces WBA and WBC cruiserweight champion Ramirez on 2 May at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.
Benavidez says the Cinco de Mayo weekend bout could make him boxing's leading star as he moves up to cruiserweight after years chasing bigger opportunities.
The profile revisits his harsh upbringing under father Jose Benavidez Sr., past cocaine and weight issues, and his effort to rebuild family ties while pursuing another defining title win.
Can David Benavidez's aggressive style and power translate successfully against a bigger, more experienced Gilberto Ramirez at cruiserweight?
Will Benavidez's move to cruiserweight and skipping injured light heavyweight champions raise questions about his legacy if he wins?
With DAZN and PBC reshaping boxing broadcasts, could this fight signal a long-term shift in how fans experience major boxing events?