The fight planned for the undercard is Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman, which was officially confirmed this week for Amazon Prime Video PPV at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The match was there first reported by Dan Rafael, who described it as an interesting middleweight matchup currently in negotiations.
Hernandez enters the discussion as one of the most closely watched competitors. The 28-year-old Cuban is undefeated with nine wins and eight knockouts and is ranked number one by the WBA at middleweight, a position that often brings action rather than patience. At his age and classification, there’s little incentive to extend his training through low-risk features, especially on such a big pay-per-view card.
A two-time world champion from Camaguey, Hernandez compiled a 63-win, 12-loss amateur record before turning professional. His previous bouts have shown a blend of control and finishing that separates him from the usual prospects, and a fight like this would fit the way competitors are often positioned when a title track is valued.
Tucker offers a reliable but controlled test in that case. The 23-year-old holds a record of 15 wins, one loss, and one draw with six knockouts and his career has been solid since a multiple decision loss to Nicklaus Flaz and a shootout with Francisco Daniel Veron in 2023. Five straight wins have followed, including recent wins over Lorenzo Simpson and Troy Williamson, making him a worthy match.
If the fight is completed, its placement on this card will count as intentional. It won’t be sold as a show, but it will be underlined that Hernandez is set to move on rather than wait.