Prime Video Prelims: Cuello, Hernandez, and More Set to Shine Before Benavidez vs. Morrell Jr. Showdown

A thrilling two-fight lineup featuring rising boxing stars will kick off the action on PBC on Prime Video on Saturday, February 1, leading up to the highly anticipated Pay-Per-View event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The preliminary stream will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT and will be available to all fans for free, regardless of Prime membership or PPV purchase.

The stream will feature undefeated Argentine Olympian Mirco Cuello, who will face Mexican contender Christian Olivo in a 10-round featherweight clash. Additionally, WBA No. 1-ranked middleweight contender Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez will take on the hard-hitting Angel Ruiz in a 10-round showdown to open the live stream.

These exciting prelims will set the stage for the main event: a clash between light heavyweight titans, as Interim WBC Champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez takes on WBA Champion David Morrell Jr. in a battle of undefeated fighters. The Pay-Per-View event begins at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT and also features a rematch between WBC Featherweight Champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa and former world champion Stephen Fulton Jr.

Additional bouts on the PPV card include former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz facing Angel Fierro in an exciting super lightweight contest, and rising star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. taking on former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a 10-round middleweight battle.

Tickets for the live event are available now through AXS.com, and the PPV will be available for purchase on Prime Video, as well as through traditional cable and satellite outlets.

Prelims Highlight: Cuello vs. Olivo

The action kicks off with Mirco Cuello (14-0, 11 KOs), an undefeated Argentine featherweight contender, taking on Christian Olivo (22-1-1, 8 KOs) in a 10-round battle. Cuello, a former Olympic athlete and 2018 Youth Olympic Games bronze medalist, has impressed fans with his power and skill since turning pro in 2020. With 11 knockouts in his first 12 fights, Cuello enters this bout with a reputation for finishing opponents quickly.

“This is the most important fight of my career,” Cuello said. “I’m coming in ready to make a name for myself and show everyone I’m a serious contender in the featherweight division.”

Olivo, a veteran of the ring, is aiming to make a statement in his second U.S. appearance after defeating the previously undefeated Kevin Barron Crespo in September 2023.

“This is my chance to step up and show the world that I belong at the top,” Olivo remarked.

Prelims Opening Fight: Hernandez vs. Ruiz

In the opening bout of the prelims, rising middleweight star Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez (6-0, 6 KOs) will face the tough Angel Ruiz (18-3-1, 13 KOs). Hernandez, who hails from Cuba, has built a reputation as a knockout artist, finishing all six of his opponents to date. With a background as an amateur standout, including a gold medal at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships, Hernandez is quickly making a name for himself as a future force in the middleweight division.

“I’m focused on this opportunity to showcase my skills on a major card,” Hernandez said. “I’m ready to prove that I’m the future of the middleweight division.”

Ruiz, a veteran with a reputation for action-packed bouts, is no stranger to tough competition. He has faced several unbeaten fighters and former champions in his career, including a knockout win over former champion Luis Collazo in 2023.

“I’m bringing everything I’ve got,” Ruiz stated. “Expect nothing less than an exciting, action-packed fight. I’m here to make my mark.”

PBC Pay-Per-View Event: A Night of High-Stakes Action

The PBC Pay-Per-View event that follows will be a boxing fan’s dream, featuring some of the most exciting fighters in the sport today. In the main event, David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. will battle for supremacy in the light heavyweight division. Both men are undefeated, and the clash promises to be a dramatic showdown.

“With such an exciting undercard and the main event featuring two incredible talents in Benavidez and Morrell Jr., February 1 will be a night to remember,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “The fighters on the Prime Video prelims have a golden opportunity to make their names known on a stage like this.”

Fans can tune in for a thrilling night of action starting with the free-to-watch prelims, leading into a stacked Pay-Per-View card that will surely provide unforgettable moments.