The proposed bout is booked for the undercard of Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman, which has been officially reconfirmed this week for Amazon Prime Video PPV at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The potential pairing was first report by Dan Rafael, who described it as an interesting middleweight bout currently being negotiated.
Hernandez enters the discussion as one of the division’s 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 usually brings movement rather than patience. At his age and ranking, there is little incentive to extend his learning curve through low-risk appearances, especially on a major pay-per-view card.
A two-time amateur world champion from Camaguey, Hernandez compiled a 63-win, 12-loss amateur record before turning professional. His early pro outings have shown a mix of control and finishing ability that separates him from routine prospects, and a fight of this type would fit the way contenders are typically positioned when taking a title shot seriously.
Tucker offers a plausible but controlled test in that context. The 23-year-old has a record of 15 wins, one loss and one draw with six knockouts and has been on hiatus since a majority decision loss to Nicklaus Flaz and a draw to Francisco Daniel Veron in 2023. Five straight wins have followed, including recent wins over Lorenzo Simpson and Troy Williamson, making him a useful opponent rather than a contender.
If the match is settled, its placement on this map will be read as intentional. It won’t be sold as a showcase, but it will underscore that Hernandez is positioned to move forward rather than wait.
