Hernandez to defend against Alekseev

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, IBF Cruiserweight champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez will defend against mandatory challenger Alexander Alekseev after a purse bid was won by Hernandez promoter Sauerland Events.

Sauerland Event bid $555,414 to easily beat EC Box Promotion, which offered $212,000. There were only two bidders. Hernandez, as the titleholder, is entitled to 75 percent of the winning bid, or $416,560.50. Alekseev will receive the remaining 25 percent, or $138,853.50.