According to comments made by Hearn to Fight Hub TV, “We are in talks with Louis De Cubas regarding that particular bout.”
Should both competitors maintain their current trajectories, this potential contest would unify all four primary championship belts in the 175-pound division. Presently, Bivol is the holder of the WBA, IBF, and WBO championships, whereas Benavidez secured the WBC title earlier this year upon ascending to the forefront of the weight class.
Hearn additionally commended Benavidez for his eagerness to pursue challenging encounters across various weight categories.
Hearn stated, “Individuals of that caliber are essential—those driven by a desire for greatness, aiming to claim championships, achieve unified and undisputed status, and conquer multiple weight divisions.”
Benavidez is slated for a cruiserweight title clash against Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on May 2 in Las Vegas, concurrently with Bivol’s defense against Michael Eifert on May 30 in Russia. Should both emerge victorious from these respective engagements, the demand for the most significant potential fight in the division will intensify.
Ramirez represents far more than a mere tune-up opponent; he possesses the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles and has fully adapted to the 200-pound weight class. Despite Benavidez’s moniker as the “Monster,” he remains the inherently lighter fighter in this particular pairing.
Should “Zurdo” leverage his physical dimensions and uncharacteristic southpaw approach to dominate Benavidez, the prospective Bivol matchup at 175 pounds could face not only a postponement but also a significant decline in its promotional attractiveness. Suffering a defeat to “Zurdo” would mark Benavidez’s initial career loss, and a subsequent return to the light heavyweight division after a physically demanding experience at cruiserweight would present a challenging narrative for an undisputed championship bid.
A confrontation between Bivol and Benavidez would pit Bivol’s methodical approach and seasoned expertise against Benavidez’s prolific punching output and physical stature. This represents one of the most unambiguous championship bouts possible in boxing, a fact that typically implies it will still require considerable effort to finalize.
